cardamom

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑɹ.də.məm/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning
  2. noun aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces

Etymology

Late Middle English, from Old French cardamome or Latin cardamōmum, from Ancient Greek καρδάμωμον (kardámōmon).

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Synonyms

cardamon, Elettaria cardamomum

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
herb

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