2-syllable Spices that contain N

List of 2-syllable Spices that contain N

1

Ajwain

Trachyspermum ammi

Tiny ridged seeds with a powerful thyme-oregano punch — the digestive workhorse of Indian breads, lentils, and snack mixes.

2

Anise

Pimpinella anisum

Small comma-shaped seeds with a pronounced licorice sweetness, used from Mediterranean liqueurs to Christmas cookies.

3

Cayenne

Capsicum annuum

A bright red, finely ground cayenne pepper powder — a workhorse of American Creole cuisine and the default "hot" of generic spice racks.

4

Cumin

Cuminum cyminum

A ribbed brown seed whose warm, earthy aroma anchors the cooking of India, Mexico, the Middle East, and North Africa.

5

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

The knobby rhizome of a tropical perennial — fresh, dried, or candied, it brings warmth and bright heat to countless cuisines.

6

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

The dark inner seed of a tropical fruit — warm, sweet, and intoxicating in eggnog, béchamel, and Mughal court cuisine.

7

Saffron

Crocus sativus

The dried red stigmas of the autumn crocus — gram-for-gram the world's most expensive spice and a defining note of paella, biryani, and bouillabaisse.

8

Sansho

Zanthoxylum piperitum

Japanese prickly ash — a citrusy, lip-tingling cousin of Sichuan pepper served alongside grilled eel and dusted on yakitori.