cardamom
pronunciation
How to pronounce cardamom in British English:
UK [ˈkɑ:dəməm]
How to pronounce cardamom in American English:
US [ˈkɑrdəməm]
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- Noun:
- rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning
- aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces
Word Origin
- cardamom (n.)
- 1550s, from French cardamome, from Latin cardamomum, from Greek kardamomon, from kardamon "cress" (which is of unknown origin) + amomon "spice plant." The word was in English from late 14c. in Latin form.
Example
- 1. Mmm , this one is really good . Cardamom ?
- 2. Put the cardamom seeds into a mixing bowl or jug , along with 100ml of unsweetened natural yoghurt , 1 1 / 2 teaspoons of caster or demerara sugar , 1 teaspoon of rose water and 200ml of cold water .