noun

cardamom

KAH-duh-muhm

Cardamom (noun) means a spice made from the seed pods of a plant native to India, with a strong, sweet-spicy flavor. Example: “She added a pinch of ground cardamom to the rice pudding.”

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noun

A spice made from the seed pods of a plant native to India, with a strong, sweet-spicy flavor.

"She added a pinch of ground cardamom to the rice pudding."

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ground cardamom cardamom pods

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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cardamoms plural

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Etymology

From Greek kardamomon, via Latin and Old French.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cardamom” mean?

The word “cardamom” means a spice made from the seed pods of a plant native to India, with a strong, sweet-spicy flavor.

How do you pronounce “cardamom”?

“Cardamom” is pronounced KAH-duh-muhm (/ˈkɑɹ.də.məm/ in IPA).

How do you use “cardamom” in a sentence?

Here is “cardamom” used in a sentence: “She added a pinch of ground cardamom to the rice pudding.”

What part of speech is “cardamom”?

“Cardamom” is a noun.

Where does the word “cardamom” come from?

The word “cardamom” comes from Latin. From Greek kardamomon, via Latin and Old French.

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