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WorksheetsHerbs and Spices
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What spice gets its name from the French word meaning nail?
Nutmeg
Mace
Cloves
Cumin
The condiment mustard is best associated with which French city?
Paris
Dijon
Marseille
Lyon
The name of which herb comes from the Greek for 'dragon'?
Tarragon
Fennel
Chives
Chervil
Long a symbol of rememberance, the name of this herb comes from a Latin word for 'sea dew.'
Bergamot
Stevia
Aloe Vera
Rosemary
The name of this spice comes from the Sanskrit word 'sinabera' meaning 'shaped like a horn' because of its resemblance to an antler.
Allspice
Cassia
Ginger
Cinnamon
Gave its name to a famous phrase in the The Thousand and One Nights, which refers to the seed's ability to pop at the slightest touch when ripe. Open...
Juniper
Sesame
Poppy seed
Yarrow
This herb belongs to the mint family. Romans used this as a seasoning even before they used pepper. Synonym for 'tasty.'
Lemon Mint
Oregano
Savory
Cilantro
It's a key herb in Mediterranean cooking and was called 'the king of herbs' by the Greeks; key ingredient of pesto sauce.
Basil
Mint
Thyme
Sage
The herb that gives pizza its characteristic flavor.
Oregano
Basil
Mixed Herbs
Purslane
Its taste and aroma remind many people of a mix of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It's name sounds like its a mix of everything.
Cayenne Pepper
Paprika
Allspice
Fivespice
The name of this wise sounding herb comes from the Latin word 'salia' meaning 'to save.'
Lovage
Sage
Nigella
Borage
This spice is the ground outer covering of the nutmeg seed.
Mace
Ironbark
Fenugreek
Chicory
