tamarind

• Substantivo que designa uma árvore tropical perene de folhagem pinada e flores aromáticas, ou a vagem grande e ácida com sementes que ela produz, usada na culinária e conservada para curries e chutneys.

A noun referring to a tropical evergreen tree with feathery foliage and fragrant flowers, or the large, tangy seed pod it produces, which is used in cooking and preserved for curries and chutneys.

1. Tropical treeB2formal

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

   Tamarindo

   • The tamarind tree in the garden provides ample shade.
   • Tamarind wood is often used for making furniture.
   • The tree's feathery leaves rustled in the breeze.

2. Edible podB2formalculinary

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

   Vagem comestível

   • She added tamarind pulp to the curry for a sour flavor.
   • Tamarind is a key ingredient in many chutneys.
   • The fresh tamarind pods were sold at the market.