cardamom

noun

car·​da·​mom ˈkär-də-məm How to pronounce cardamom (audio)
-ˌmäm
: the aromatic capsular fruit of an Indian herb (Elettaria cardamomum) of the ginger family with seeds used as a spice or condiment and in medicine
also : this plant

Examples of cardamom in a Sentence

a tablespoon of ground cardamom
Recent Examples on the Web Saadat, who is of Persian heritage, has a dedicated brass mortar and pestle to finely grind saffron and a Japanese suribachi for crushing cardamom. Naz Deravian, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024 Beat sugar, yeast, cardamom, salt, and 2 cups of the flour with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment on low speed until well combined, about 30 seconds. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 The resulting wine is exceptionally balanced with aromas of cassis, graphite, cardamom, and tart cherry. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024 Cece, the brand’s signature scent, is grounded with notes of cedarwood smoke, sweet cardamom, and white leather. Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024 Instructions Step 1 Make the mala spice mix: In a medium wok or skillet set over medium-low heat, toast the chiles, cumin, fennel, cloves, cardamom, and star anise until fragrant, 3–4 minutes. Jing Gao, Saveur, 31 Jan. 2024 The signature is coffee prepared over the stovetop with cardamom and cinnamon. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024 Our easy stovetop jam recipe makes a fruity filling that's lightly spiced with cardamom. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024 It’s used in dishes both savory and sweet, although it’s particularly beloved in traditional desserts such as Indian moong dal halwa, a buttery porridge often spiced with saffron and cardamom, and Korean injeolmi, glutinous rice cakes rolled in crushed nuts. Wei Tchou, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Latin cardamomum, from Greek kardamōmon, blend of kardamon peppergrass and amōmon, an Indian spice plant

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cardamom was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cardamom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardamom. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

cardamom

noun
car·​da·​mom ˈkärd-ə-məm, -ˌmäm How to pronounce cardamom (audio)
: the aromatic capsular fruit of an Indian herb (Elettaria cardamomum) of the ginger family with seeds used as a spice and in medicine
also : this plant

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