cardamom
noun
car·da·mom
ˈkär-də-məm 
-ˌmäm
: the aromatic capsular fruit of an Indian herb (Elettaria cardamomum) of the ginger family with seeds used as a spice and in medicine
also
: this plant
Examples of cardamom in a Sentence
a tablespoon of ground cardamom
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The base is made from gluten-free oats sweetened with coconut sugar and flavored with vanilla bean, cardamom, and cinnamon.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
After blending and bottling the finished wine has enticing aromas of cardamom, citrus blossom, and honeysuckle.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Santal Austral Extrait features a super dose of Australian Sandalwood with the addition of a spicy black cardamom absolute from Nepal.
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Bonus: The scent is an invigorating combination of bergamot, pink lemon, orange blossom, and cardamom.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
After blending and bottling the finished wine has enticing aromas of cardamom, citrus blossom, and honeysuckle.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Santal Austral Extrait features a super dose of Australian Sandalwood with the addition of a spicy black cardamom absolute from Nepal.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Bonus: The scent is an invigorating combination of bergamot, pink lemon, orange blossom, and cardamom.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Cardamom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardamom. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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cardamom
noun
car·da·mom
ˈkärd-ə-məm, -ˌmäm
: the aromatic capsular fruit of an Indian herb (Elettaria cardamomum) of the ginger family with seeds used as a spice and in medicine
also
: this plant
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