Spice Names, Meanings, and their 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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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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