ˈkärˌvōn noun
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Etymology: probably from German karvon, from Medieval Latin carvi caraway + German -on -one — more at caraway
: an oily liquid terpenoid ketone C 10 H 14 O having a characteristic odor of caraway, found in many essential oils (as caraway, dill, or spearmint), and used as a flavoring agent and perfume