noun

cardamom

cardamom

She added a pinch of cardamom to the curry.

She added a pinch of cardamom to the curry.

Cardamom pods have a strong, unique flavour.

Cardamom pods have a strong, unique flavor.

((noun)) a spice from the seeds of a plant in the ginger family She added a pinch of cardamom to the curry.

Synonyms: none; Antonyms: none

From Greek 'kardamōmon', referring to a specific spice plant.

Imagine a playing 'card' and your 'mom' in the kitchen, both smelling of this aromatic spice.

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