Cardamom Definition

kärdə-məm
noun
An Asian herb (Elettaria cardamomum) of the ginger family.
Webster's New World
Its seed capsule or seed, used in medicine and as a spice.
Webster's New World
Any of various related plants which produce similar aromatic compounds.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Elettaria cardamomum
  • cardamon
  • cardamum
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Other Word Forms of Cardamom

Noun

Singular:
cardamom
Plural:
cardamoms

Origin of Cardamom

  • Middle English cardamome from Old French cardemome from Latin cardamōmum from Greek kardamōmon kardamon cress amōmon an Indian spice

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin cardamomum, from Ancient Greek καρδάμωμο (kardamōmo).

    From Wiktionary

Cardamom Sentence Examples

  • Its smell is more medicinal than green cardamom with a hint of pine smoke.

  • You can also flavor the sorbet with cardamom pods or try crushed coriander seeds.

  • Madonna Nudes 1979 for Men contains top notes of olive blossom, citron and grapefruit peel; middle notes of cardamom, star anise and Tonka bean; and base notes of musk, tobacco and teak.

  • It quickly became a favorite among Estee Lauder’s fragrances thanks to its rich, spicy notes of cardamom, citrus, sandalwood and vanilla.

  • The men's scent intertwines notes of cardamom, rum, honey and fig, while the women's is sweetly kissed with honey caramel, rose, champagne, cinnamon and vanilla.

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