cardamom

noun

car·da·mom ˈkär-də-məm

-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 Simple syrup spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, ginger, peppercorns, and fennel seeds guarantees that your substituted beverage certainly won't be lacking. 19 Strawberry-Basil Sweet Tea Add something special to your go-to sweet tea recipe. —

Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2023 The smoky, earthy blend of Hinoki cypress, black pepper, cardamom, jasmine, oakmoss, and amber brings a meditative quality that's ideal of burning during a relaxing soak in the tub. —

Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 7 Sep. 2023 And is made up of a blend of classic autumn scents, including: wild pumpkin, cardamom, and cinnamon. —

Naydeline Mejia, Women's Health, 2 Sep. 2023 With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the confectioners’ sugar in three additions, followed by the cinnamon, cardamom, allspice and salt. —

Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2023 Filled with woodsy notes like cedar, guaiac, and cashmere woods, along with patchouli, amber, and moss—lightened by tuberose, star anise, rockrose, and cardamom—this candle is perfect for giving your home a warm, old world elegance. —

Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 7 Sep. 2023 This is the perfect recipe to customize to your tastes: Aromatics: Try swapping in cardamom, nutmeg, clove, vanilla beans, or even herbs like rosemary or thyme. —

Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023 Everyone is sure to love the calming scent, which has notes of geranium and cardamom. —

Jamie Ballard, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2023 This blend of cardamom, bergamot, milky vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood is sweet, spicy, and powdery all at once. —

Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 July 2023 See More

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