Cardamom

[kɑ:dәmәm]

Definition

(noun.) aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces.

(noun.) rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning.

Checker: Newman--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The aromatic fruit, or capsule with its seeds, of several plants of the Ginger family growing in the East Indies and elsewhere, and much used as a condiment, and in medicine.

(n.) A plant which produces cardamoms, esp. Elettaria Cardamomum and several species of Amomum.

Typist: Merritt

Definition

n. the capsules of certain tropical plants which form an aromatic pungent spice.

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