cardamom
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də noun
1.
the aromatic seed capsules of a tropical Asian plant, Elettaria cardamomum, of the ginger family, used as a spice or condiment and in medicine.
2.
the plant itself.
3.
a related plant, Amomum compactum, or its seeds, used as a substitute for true cardamom.
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cardamom, cardamum or cardamon (ˈkɑːdəməm, ˈkɑːdəmən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant, Elettaria cardamomum, that has large hairy leaves |
| 2. | the seeds of this plant, used esp as a spice or condiment |
| 3. | a related East Indian plant, Amomum cardamomum, whose seeds are used as a substitute for cardamom seeds |
| [C15: from Latin cardamōmum, from Greek kardamōmon, from kardamon cress + amōmon an Indian spice] | |
| cardamum, cardamum or cardamon | |
| —n | |
| [C15: from Latin cardamōmum, from Greek kardamōmon, from kardamon cress + amōmon an Indian spice] | |
| cardamon, cardamum or cardamon | |
| —n | |
| [C15: from Latin cardamōmum, from Greek kardamōmon, from kardamon cress + amōmon an Indian spice] | |
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Word Origin & History
cardamom
1553, from L. cardamomum, from Gk. kardamomon, from kardamon "cress" + amomon "spice plant."
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Uses both forms of cardamom are used as flavorings in both food and drink.
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