"jeera" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒiːɹə/
Etymology: From Hindi जीरा (jīrā). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|जीरा}} Hindi जीरा (jīrā) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} jeera (uncountable)
  1. (India, cooking) Cumin. Tags: India, uncountable Categories (topical): Cooking, Spices Categories (lifeform): Scandiceae tribe plants Synonyms: zeera, zira Related terms: kala jeera (english: black cumin)
    Sense id: en-jeera-en-noun-m2hjMy0U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

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