carvy

Middle English

Noun

carvy

  1. alternative form of carvi

Scots

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Early Scots carvie, from Middle English carvi, from Old French carvi, from Arabic كَرَاوِيَّا (karāwiyyā), from Ancient Greek καρώ (karṓ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑrˌvi/

Noun

carvy (plural carvies)

  1. The caraway plant.
  2. The seeds of the carraway plant, or baked goods spiced with carraway seeds (especially bannock or oatcakes).
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