CARDAMOM


Meaning of CARDAMOM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkär-də-məm, -ˌmäm ]

noun

Etymology: Latin cardamomum, from Greek kardamōmon, blend of kardamon peppergrass and amōmon, an Indian spice plant

Date: 1553

: the aromatic capsular fruit of an Indian herb ( Elettaria cardamomum ) of the ginger family with seeds used as a spice or condiment and in medicine ; also : this plant

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