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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cassia name meaning

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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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tamira name meaning

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Zafraan (zah-fran)

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zafraan name meaning

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Atit (uh-teet)

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Abhisaarikaa (ah-bhi-saa-ree-kaa)

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Kushalini (koo-sha-lee-nee)

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Srujan (SROO-jahn)

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Singari (sin-GAH-ree)

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Leisha (LEE-sha)

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Barkaat (bar-kaht)

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Chidarupa (chi-dah-roo-pah)

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Safwana (saf-WAH-nah)

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Chereko (Chuh-ruh-koh)

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Shivatam (shi-va-tam)

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Sham (sham)