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cardamom

car·da·mom

UK/ˈkɑː.də.məm/ US/ˈkɑː.də.mən/ rare

noun

1.
2.

aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces

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Origin

Late Middle English, from Old French cardamome or Latin cardamōmum, from Ancient Greek καρδάμωμον (kardámōmon).

Phrases

  • African cardamom
  • black cardamom
  • Cardamom Mountains
  • green cardamom
  • large cardamom

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