/kim"euhl/ ; Ger. /kyuu"meuhl/ , n.
1. a colorless cordial or liqueur flavored with cumin, caraway seeds, etc., made esp. in the Baltic area.
2. Leyden cheese containing caraway seeds.
[ 1880-85; Kümmel, OHG kumil, appar. dissimilated var. of kumin CUMIN ]