a Mediterranean plant of the parsley family, cultivated for its aromatic seeds which are used in cooking and herbal medicine
sk: aníz (korenie)
badian
noun
an evergreen Chinese shrub of the Magnolia family (Illicium anisatum), and its aromatic seeds; Chinese anise; star anise
sk: badián
basil
noun
1.
an aromatic plant of the mint family, native to tropical Asia. The leaves are used as a culinary herb, especially in Mediterranean dishes.
2.
a European plant that grows in hedges and scrubs.
Example: "garnish the baked pizza with fresh basil"
sk: bazalka
bay leaf
noun
the aromatic dried leaf of the bay tree, used in cooking
sk: bobkový list
black pepper
noun
a powder made by crushing whole black peppercorns, used to give food a hot spicy taste
sk: čierne korenie
cardamom
noun
the aromatic seeds of a plant of the ginger family used as a spice and also medicinally.
sk: kardamon
cayenne pepper
noun
a pungent hot-tasting red powder prepared from ground-dried chili peppers.
sk: kajenské korenie
cloves
noun
the dried flower bud of a tropical tree, used as an aromatic spice.
Example: "a teaspoon of ground cloves"
sk: klinčeky
curry
noun
a mixture of finely ground spices, such as turmeric, ginger, and coriander, used for making curry.
sk: kari
fennel
noun
an aromatic yellow-flowered European plant of the parsley family, with feathery leaves.
sk: fenikel
ginger
noun
1.a hot, fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant, which may be chopped or powdered for cooking, preserved in syrup, or candied.
2.a SE Asian plant, which resembles bamboo in appearance, from which ginger is taken.
sk: zázvor
green pepper
noun
a powder made by crushing whole green peppercorns used as a spice in food
sk: zelené korenie
mustard seed
noun
small round seeds of various mustard plants used as a spice in cooking
sk: horčicové semienka
red pepper
noun
1.the red fruit of the capsicum plant, eaten as a vegetable
2.a red powder made from these fruits that gives a spicy taste to cooked food
sk: červená paprika
tarragon
noun
a perennial plant of the daisy family, with narrow aromatic leaves that are used as a culinary herb.
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