cardamom
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.”
How to use cardamom
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cardamoms plural
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She added a pinch of ground _____ to the rice pudding.
Etymology
From Greek kardamomon, via Latin and Old French.
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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.