tamarind
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Noun — A tropical tree that produces long, curved pods filled with sticky, sour-sweet pulp.
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Etymology
From Arabic tamr hindiyy, literally "Indian date," passed through Medieval Latin and Old French into English.
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What does “tamarind” mean?
The word “tamarind” means a tropical tree that produces long, curved pods filled with sticky, sour-sweet pulp. In plain terms, a sour-sweet fruit pulp from a tropical tree, widely used to add tang to dishes and sauces.
How do you pronounce “tamarind”?
“Tamarind” is pronounced TA-muh-rihnd (/ˈtæməɹɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “tamarind” in a sentence?
Here is “tamarind” used in a sentence: “A tamarind tree grew beside the market stall.”
What part of speech is “tamarind”?
“Tamarind” is a noun.
Where does the word “tamarind” come from?
The word “tamarind” comes from Medieval Latin. From Arabic tamr hindiyy, literally "Indian date," passed through Medieval Latin and Old French into English.
How many meanings does “tamarind” have?
“Tamarind” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tropical tree that produces long, curved pods filled with sticky, sour-sweet pulp.