tamarindo

• Nom désignant un arbre tropical à feuilles persistantes, à longue durée de vie et à cime étalée, au feuillage penné, ou la gousse brunâtre, aigre-douce et collante qu'il produit, renfermant des graines et utilisée dans divers plats et conserves culinaires.

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.

   Tamariniers

   • 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.

   Synonymestamarindtamarind 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.

   Tamarine (fruit du tamarinier)

   • 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.

   Synonymestamarind