tamarindo

• Существительное, обозначающее долгоживущее тропическое вечнозелёное дерево с раскидистой кроной и перистой листвой, или крупный терпкий стручок с семенами, который оно даёт и который используется в различных кулинарных блюдах и консервах.

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.

1. Tropical treeB1formal

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

   Тамаринд

   • 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.

   Synonymstamarindtamarind tree

2. Edible podB1formalculinary

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

   Съедобный стручок

   • 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.

   Synonymstamarind