[G. kümmel, repr. MHG. kümel, OHG. kumil, var. kumîn CUMIN.] A liqueur, flavored with cumin, manufactured in North Germany.
1882. Encycl. Brit., XIV. 687/1. In the preparation of Allaschwhich is a rich Kümmel.
1897. Pall Mall Gaz., 19 May, 4/2. Coffee, dry (absolutely sugraless) kummel and good cigars come in their course.