tamarindo

A noun referring to a long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery foliage, or the large, tangy seed pod it produces, which is used in various culinary dishes and preserves.

• 🇩🇪Ein immergrüner tropischer Baum mit ausladender Krone und gefiederten Blättern, der lange haltbare, saure Hülsenfrüchte trägt, oder die große, saure Frucht bzw. Hülse dieses Baumes, die in vielen Gerichten und Konserven verwendet wird.

1. Tropical tree B1 formal

   A long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown, feathery foliage, fragrant flowers, hard yellowish wood, and long pods containing edible acidic pulp.

   • The tamarindo tree provides excellent shade in the garden.
   • Farmers cultivate tamarindo for its valuable wood and fruit.
   • The tamarindo's feathery leaves sway gently in the breeze.

   🇩🇪Tamarinde

   Synonyme: tamarindtamarind tree

2. Edible pod B1 formal culinary

   A large tropical seed pod with a very tangy pulp, eaten fresh or cooked with rice and fish, or preserved for curries and chutneys.

   • She added tamarindo pulp to the curry for a sour flavor.
   • Tamarindo is often used in chutneys and sauces.
   • Children enjoy eating fresh tamarindo pods as a snack.

   🇩🇪Essbare Hülsenfrucht

   Synonyme: tamarind