: 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
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: 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
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Both carry one of her favorite dishes: sinigang, a soup made of tamarind and lots of vegetables.—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025 Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, tamarind seed oil, jasmine extract
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Size: 0.68 fl.—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 May 2025 Infused with antioxidant-rich guava to shield strands from UV damage, with tamarind and safflower seed oil for deep hydration, and with avocado oil to strengthen and reduce frizz, the cream leaves hair soft, shiny, and protected.—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 May 2025 The libations menu includes an extensive wine list, craft cocktails and mocktails, such as Weak in the Knees, a milk punch with spiced tamarind syrup, lemon, demerara syrup and Pathfinder Amaro.—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tamarind
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Spanish & Portuguese tamarindo, from Arabic tamr hindī, literally, Indian date
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