English Explanatory Dictionary

meetin' seed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A seed from any of various herb plants (especially fennel, but sometimes caraway, dill, or anise), formerly eaten during church meetings to foster wakefulness, freshen the breath, or keep hunger pangs at bay.

Word forms

meetin' seed meetin' seeds meeting seed
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