Cardamom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cardamom is a noun meaning An herb, native to India (Elettaria cardamomum).
Meaning
An herb, native to India (Elettaria cardamomum).
More Meanings
- Seed of Elettaria cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.
- (uncommon, inexact) Synonym of grains of paradise, seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, of East Africa.
Example Sentences
As I’ve gotten older, that vitriol slowly transformed into acceptance, then adoration. The more I cooked at home and explored South Asian cuisine, the more I realized how important cardamom is.
Word Forms
- cardamoms
- cardamon
Synonyms for cardamom
Depending on context, synonyms include elaichi, cardamon, cardamum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardamon, cardamum, elaichi, amomum, elachi, carom.
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