cardamom

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

Examples of cardamom in a Sentence

a tablespoon of ground cardamom

Recent Examples on the Web Some recipes call for grated cardamom or the addition of quark cheese. — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Dec. 2021 Don’t try to choose between the dark chocolate with blood orange bergamot; the milk chocolate with smoky mezcal; the dark chocolate smoked Welsh sea salt; the berries and lavender; or the passion fruit and cardamom. — Aleksandra Crapanzano, Bon Appétit, 22 Nov. 2021 That translates to lighter drinks that aren't heavy in spirits, but with interesting flavors like cardamom and cinnamon, or a a red pepper syrup and basil. — Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2022 Garnish with a light sprinkle of nutmeg, cardamom or cinnamon. — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 22 Dec. 2021 Add black tea bags—one for each serving of oats—and some whole chai spices, like crushed cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, and star anise. — Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 8 Dec. 2021 Add the ground cardamom and avocado, pecan or walnut oil. — Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2021 In colder months, atole, a warm drink thickened with corn or masa, will return to the menu starring heirloom kernels, cardamom and cinnamon. — Ferron Salniker, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 July 2021 Try a scoop of the Bombay, a cardamom and saffron infused flavor with almonds, pistachios, and cashews. — BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2021

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cardamom

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cardamom

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

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cardamom

noun

car·da·mom | \ ˈkärd-ə-məm, -ˌmäm

Medical Definition of cardamom

: 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