tamarind

tam·a·rind

noun \ˈtam-ə-rənd, -ˌrind\

Definition of TAMARIND

1

: a tropical leguminous tree (Tamarindus indica) with hard yellowish wood and a fruit with an acid pulp

2

: the pulp of the partially dried ripe fruit of a tamarind used in herbal medicine especially for its laxative properties