Definition of
Cardamom
- (noun, food) aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces
- (noun, plant) rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning
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Synonyms of Cardamom
Alternate forms of Cardamom
Hypernyms: flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, herb, herbaceous plant, seasoner, seasoning
Origin of the word Cardamom
- 1553, from L. cardamomum, from Gk. kardamomon, from kardamon "cress" + amomon "spice plant." more
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Words that sound like Cardamom
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