Spice Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore spice names from around the world to learn more about, including their meanings, pronunciation, and history.

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Anise (uh-nees)

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anise name meaning

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Cassia (kuh-SEE-uh)

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Coriander (kuh-RI-an-der)

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coriander name meaning

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Ginger (JIN-jər)

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ginger name meaning

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Kesar (KEH-sahr)

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kesar name meaning

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Methi (ME-thi)

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methi name meaning

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Sambhar (sam-bahr)

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sambhar name meaning

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Tamira (tah-MEE-rah)

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Zafraan (zah-fran)

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Dhanda (DAN-dah)

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Dushita (doo-shee-ta)

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Elysa (ee-LY-sah)

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Sukhanand (soo-KHAH-nuhnd)

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Duruvan (doo-ruh-vahn)

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Andras (AHN-drah-sh)

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Amsah (AHM-sah)

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Hutud (Hoo-tud)

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Khaatbah (Khaat-bah)

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Nisheeta (ni-SHEE-ta)

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Smarajit (sma-rah-jit)

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Kowakab (koh-wah-kahb)