tamarind

tamarind Definition

tama·rind (tam′ə rind)

noun

a tropical leguminous tree (Tamarindus indica) of the caesalpinia family, with yellow flowers and brown pods with an acid pulp
its fruit, used in foods, beverages, etc.

Etymology: Sp tamarindo < Ar tamr hindī, date of India

tamarind Usage Examples

Converse of object

include: Species found in forest areas include tamarind, acacia, Baobab and African rosewood.

Modifies a noun

sauce: Caroline ordered spicy crab cakes with a tamarind sauce £ 5.90.
paste: For example, we were recently the first to import organic tamarind paste for the manufacture of organic Worcester Sauce.
juice: Also the tamarind juice was very tasty. : ) Anyway, it turned out we weren't the only VIP's there.
tree: COMMENTS The tamarind tree has many uses beside its fruit.
pulp: Place the tamarind pulp in a small mixing bowl, pour over the boiling water and set aside to soften for 20 minutes.
chutney: Sample dishes; Fried cassava with tamarind chutney, Spicy yogurt curry and lentil rice, Chickpeas served with lentil cakes and coconut chutney.

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