What does "cardamom" mean?
An herb, native to India (Elettaria cardamomum).
Cardamom
/ˈkɑː.də.məm/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: An herb, native to India (Elettaria cardamomum).
- Grammar: cardamom is listed as noun.
- Nearest alternatives: aromatic herb, aromatic oil, aromatic spice, cardamom herb.
- Useful contrasts: bland, odorless, plain.
- Usage evidence: Chai tea often contains cardamom.
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 An herb, native to India (Elettaria cardamomum). countable, uncountable
- 2 aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces wordnet
- 3 Seed of Elettaria cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder. countable, uncountable
"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."
- 4 rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning wordnet
- 5 Synonym of grains of paradise, seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, of East Africa. countable, uncommon, uncountable
Synonyms
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Example
"Chai tea often contains cardamom."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "cardamom"?
Common synonyms include: aromatic herb, aromatic oil, aromatic spice, cardamom herb, cardamom plant, cardamom-flavored.
How do you use "cardamom" in a sentence?
Chai tea often contains cardamom.
How do you pronounce "cardamom"?
Pronounced /ˈkɑː.də.məm/.
Etymology
Late Middle English, from Old French cardamome or Latin cardamōmum, from Ancient Greek καρδάμωμον (kardámōmon).