tamarind

noun

tam·a·rind | \ ˈta-mə-rənd

, -ˌrind \

Definition of tamarind

1 : an African evergreen tree (Tamarindus indica) of the legume family that is widely grown in tropical regions and has hard yellowish wood, pinnate leaves, red-striped yellow flowers, and an edible fruit

2 : the fruit of the tamarind tree consisting of an oblong brown pod containing 1 to 12 flat seeds embedded in a brownish, sticky, acidic pulp which is used especially in preserves and pastes and to flavor foods and beverages

Examples of tamarind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ask for extra chiles to sharpen the tang of crushed tamarind, then grab and go through the breezy window. — Nick Rallo, Dallas News, "Big little windows: How Dallas family-run restaurants are leaning on their walk-up service," 5 Feb. 2021 Then these samosas go into a deep fryer where they’re first parcooked, then flash-fried to order for an extra-crispy exterior; a thick tamarind-date chutney accompanies the samosas for a tart, sweet contrast. — Omar Mamoon, SFChronicle.com, "Four ways to eat a samosa in the Bay Area," 28 Dec. 2020 Kornnawong’s rendition of the sauce balances the sourness of tamarind with sugar and dried red chile flakes. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "These spicy, smoky Isaan drinking snacks bring a thrilling new element to S.F.'s Thai scene," 19 Nov. 2020 Tart, mouth-puckering tamarind is a perfect foil for the sweet honey and mild meat. — Washington Post, "10 of our best Thanksgiving turkey recipes for breasts, legs and whole birds," 17 Nov. 2020 Schwab makes a sweet and sour tamarind dipping sauce to serve with it. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Dumplings by the thousands at Phat Dumpling, a new Milwaukee pop-up restaurant for takeout," 5 Nov. 2020 Cook gently spicy guajillo chiles with tart-fruity tamarind, roasted garlic, honey, and lime to create an outstanding Mexican-style glaze for your holiday bird. — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, "From Classic to Unexpected, These Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes Are Total Winners," 2 Nov. 2020 On that evening last December, Anand served crumbles of cumin and tamarind that looked like Pop Rocks. — Sheila Marikar, New York Times, "The Fed-Up Chef," 21 Oct. 2020 Along with her Horchata Coldbrew, some of the other products Mendoza has perfected and sells online include a Tamarindo Coldbrew, made with real tamarind fruit and coffee from various countries such as Nicaragua and El Salvador. — Sonia Ramirez, Chron, "Meet the East End barista changing the landscape of coffee one cold brew at a time," 23 Oct. 2020

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