car·da·mom (kär d -mm) or car·da·mon (-mn)n. 1. a. A rhizomatous Indian herb (Elettaria cardamomum) having capsular fruits with aromatic seeds used as a spice or condiment. b. The seed of this plant. 2. Any of several plants of the related genus Amomum, used as a substitute for cardamom. [Middle English cardamome, from Old French cardemome, from Latin cardam  mum, from Greek kardammon : kardamon, cress + ammon, an Indian spice.] |
cardamom, cardamum [ˈkɑːdəməm], cardamon
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant, Elettaria cardamomum, that has large hairy leaves
2. (Cookery) the seeds of this plant, used esp as a spice or condiment
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a related East Indian plant, Amomum cardamomum, whose seeds are used as a substitute for cardamom seeds.
[from Latin cardamōmum, from Greek kardamōmon, from kardamon cress + amōmon an Indian spice]
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| Noun | 1. |  cardamom - rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoningcardamum, cardamom, cardamon - aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests Elettaria, genus Elettaria - cardamom |
| 2. | cardamom - aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts cardamom, cardamon, Elettaria cardamomum - rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning |
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