cardamon

• Gewürz aus den Samenkapseln einer indischen Staude, das als aromatisches Gewürz verwendet wird; auch die Pflanze selbst.

A noun referring to a rhizomatous herb from India, whose aromatic seeds are used as a seasoning, similar to cinnamon and cloves, especially in pickles and barbecue sauces.

1. SpiceB1formalculinary

   Aromatic seeds from a plant of the ginger family, used as a seasoning in cooking and baking.

   Kardamom

   • She added ground cardamom to the curry for extra flavor.
   • Cardamom is a key ingredient in many Indian spice blends.
   • The recipe calls for a pinch of cardamom in the tea.

   Synonymecardamomcardamum

2. B2formalculinary

   A tropical herbaceous plant native to India, whose seeds are harvested for use as a spice.

   Pflanze

   • Cardamom plants thrive in warm, humid climates.
   • The farmer cultivated cardamom in the shaded hills.
   • Fresh cardamom pods are more fragrant than pre-ground ones.

   Synonymecardamomcardamum