Cardamom meaning

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Any of several plants of the related genus Amomum, used as a substitute for cardamom.
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An Asian herb (Elettaria cardamomum) of the ginger family.
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Its seed capsule or seed, used in medicine and as a spice.
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Any of various related plants which produce similar aromatic compounds.
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An Indian herb, Elettaria cardamomum.
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The aromatic seed of this plant, used as a spice, baking, also in curry powder in Asian and Arabic cuisine, as well as in Northern Europe and in many parts of the world and cultures.
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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

  • When chewed a small piece is wrapped up in a leaf of the betel vine or pan, with a pellet of shell lime or chunam; and in some cases a little cardamom, turmeric or other aromatic is added.

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

  • Sprinkle with the salt, ground green cardamom, sugar and coriander.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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