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歐蒔蘿

简欧莳萝 · 繁歐蒔蘿

Mandarin · pinyin Ōu shí luó

cumin (Cuminum cyminum)

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欧: ōu · translit.: Europe; ohm; surname
莳: shí · transplant; plant; dill, Anethum graveolens
萝: luó · type of creeping plant; turnip

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1–2–2 · Ou1 shi2 luo2

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