cardamom
noun
- an Asiatic herb (Elettaria cardamomum) of the ginger family
- its seed capsule or seed, used in medicine and as a spice
- any of various related plants which produce similar aromatic compounds
See cardamom in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kärˈdə-məm) or car·da·mon (-mən)
nouna. A rhizomatous Indian herb (Elettaria cardamomum) having capsular fruits with aromatic seeds used as a spice or condiment.
b. The seed of this plant.
- Any of several plants of the related genus Amomum, used as a substitute for cardamom.
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