cardamom
An herb, native to IndiaAn herb, native to India (Elettaria cardamomum).
» Chai tea often contains cardamom.
У чаї масала часто є кардамон. — User55521
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3 senses(countable, uncountable)An herb, native to India (Elettaria cardamomum).
rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning
(countable, uncountable)Seed of Elettaria cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.
Kardamom
кардамо́нkardamón
кардамо́нkardamón
(countable, uncommon, uncountable)Synonym of grains of paradise, seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, of East Africa.
Kardamom
кардамо́нkardamón
кардамо́нkardamón
Examples
2 sentencesChai tea often contains cardamom.
У чаї масала часто є кардамон. — User55521
How odd to find a spice that works well in both cookies and curry! I'll have to experiment more with using cardamom.
Translations
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Origin
Late Middle English, from Old French cardamome or Latin cardamōmum, from Ancient Greek καρLate Middle English, from Old French cardamome or Latin cardamōmum, from Ancient Greek καρδάμωμον (kardámōmon).
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Forms
plural: cardamomsSynonyms
8 synonyms- aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces:cardamoncardamum
- rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning:cardamonElettaria cardamomum
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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