nigella

British  

/ naɪˈdʒɛlə /

noun

1. any plant of the ranunculaceous genus Nigella, from the Mediterranean and W Asia, esp N. damascena See love-in-a-mist

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Etymology

Origin of nigella

New Latin, diminutive of Latin niger black, from the colour of the seeds

Example Sentences

But she has powerful protection: nigella seeds, a Middle Eastern spice.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023

Fragrant sweet peas, annual poppies, edible calendula and otherworldly nigella will thrive if sown in the soil now.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2022

"I like to pair dishes, like a Margherita pizza, with bold, unconventional flavors, like coriander and nigella seeds," says recipe developer Nik Sharma.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2021

Coriander seeds add a pleasing zestiness, and I love the savoury hit of Usmani’s nigella seeds, which performs a similar role to Jaffrey and Patel’s more garlicky asafoetida, but looks more attractive.

From The Guardian • May 12, 2016

Those that flower newly are nigella, zinnias, polyanthuses, love-apples, mignonette, capsicums, Michaelmas daisies, auriculus, asters or stars, and China-asters.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 267, August 4, 1827 by Various