Meaning of cardamom in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɑrdəməm/

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  1. Noun

    cardamom

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French cardamome or Latin cardamomum, from Greek kardamōmon, from kardamon‘cress’ + amōmon, the name of a kind of spice plant

    Definitions

    1. rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning
  2. 2. aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces

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