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nigella
 

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Noun nigella has 1 sense
  1. nigella - any plant of the genus Nigella
    --1 is a kind of     flower
    --1 is a member of genus Nigella
    --1 has particulars:
     love-in-a-mist, Nigella damascena; fennel flower, Nigella hispanica; black caraway, nutmeg flower, Roman coriander, Nigella sativa

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nigella

Definition:

Nigella is a flowering plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. It is commonly known as love-in-a-mist due to the delicate and intricate nature of its flowers.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: nigella

Adjective: nigellan

Sense 1 (Noun):

A plant of the genus Nigella, typically having blue or white flowers.

Example Sentence:

The nigella in my garden bloomed beautifully this spring.

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Sense 2 (Noun):

A spice made from the seeds of Nigella sativa, used in cooking and traditional medicine.

Example Sentence:

I added a pinch of nigella to enhance the aroma of the dish.

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Sense 3 (Adjective):

Pertaining to or derived from nigella plants.

Example Sentence:

Her kitchen smelled amazing, filled with the scent of nigellan flowers.

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