n.
Pronunciation: ' kär-v ə - ˌ kro ̇ l, - ˌ kr ō l
Function: noun
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin carvi (specific epithet of Carum carvi caraway) + Latin acr-, acer sharp ― more at CARAWAY , EDGE
Date: 1854
: a liquid phenol C 10 H 14 O found in essential oils of various mints (as thyme) and used especially as a fungicide and disinfectant