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 and in medicine
also
: this plant
Examples of cardamom in a Sentence
a tablespoon of ground cardamom
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Honey-lavender and brown sugar-cardamom are two of her favorites.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Honey-lavender and brown sugar-cardamom are two of her favorites.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Add extra cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle with cinnamon, cardamom and salt; toss to combine.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cardamom
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“Cardamom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardamom. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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cardamom
noun
car·da·mom
ˈkärd-ə-məm, -ˌmäm
: 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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