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noun car·da·mom \ ˈkär-də-məm , -ˌmäm \

Definition of cardamom

: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

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a tablespoon of ground cardamom

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The main flavor comes juniper berries that are handpicked at their estate between April and July each year with notes of anise, fennel, coriander, cumin, cardamom, plus a bit of fresh mint from their garden.

— lyndsey matthews, Marie Claire, "Your G&Ts Are About to Get the Rosé Treatment," 1 Aug. 2017
Sprinkle with cardamom, black pepper, honey and a few pistachios.

— susan russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Donut peaches worthy of higher profile," 17 July 2017
Pastry case offerings will change with the seasons, but customers at the outset are likely to find orange cardamom scones, olive oil strawberry jam bundt cake, creme fraiche and berry coffee cake and macarons.

— carol deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Miss Molly's Cafe & Pastry Shop opening soon," 10 July 2017
Transfer nuts to a medium bowl and toss with cayenne and cardamom while still hot.

— andy baraghani, Bon Appetit, "Protein-Packed Trail Mix," 10 July 2017
Olous: Uplifting green and citrus botanicals are matched delicately with cedar and the spice of cardamom.

— adam hurly, GQ, "Room Spray is the Easiest Way to Make Your Home Smell Fantastic," 8 July 2017
Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk oats, quinoa flour, raw sugar, salt, cardamom, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.

— Bon Appetit, "Plum-Rosemary Crisp with Oat-Quinoa Topping," 26 June 2017
Add whole spices -- cinnamon, black cardamom, black peppercorns and cloves -- and cook, stirring, until fragrant, a minute or two.

— ann maloney, NOLA.com, "Aloo Gosht, or Pakistani goat and potato stew recipe," 21 June 2017
Syrups are made in-house in flavors such as coconut maple, lavender and their house variety, cardamom and clove.

— cleveland.com, "18 new coffee houses and cafes in Greater Cleveland: 2017 A-List Dining Guide," 15 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of cardamom

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

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: the seeds of an Asian plant that are used as a spice in cooking and baking

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noun car·da·mom \ ˈkärd-ə-məm, -ˌmäm \

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: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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