Spice Names, Meanings, and their History

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Anise (uh-nees)
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Cassia (kuh-SEE-uh)
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Coriander (kuh-RI-an-der)
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Ginger (JIN-jər)
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Kesar (KEH-sahr)
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Methi (ME-thi)
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Sambhar (sam-bahr)
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Tamira (tah-MEE-rah)
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Zafraan (zah-fran)
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