nigella

/ naɪˈdʒɛlə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nigella¹

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

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

From Seattle Times

Other flowers to sow in June include lovely nasturtiums, marvelous marigolds, zinnias, bells of Ireland, morning glories, four o’clocks, cosmos and nigella, to name a few.

From Seattle Times

The summer heat arrived last week — not unusual for Washington in May — causing the roses and nigella to flower and, oh yes, the zombielike eruption of the periodical cicada.

From Washington Post

Stir in the berbere and nigella along with a splash of water.

From Washington Post