Cardamom: meaning, definitions and examples
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cardamom
[ หkรคrdษหmรคm ]
spice, flavoring
Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of plants in the ginger family. It's known for its unique, aromatic flavor that can be both sweet and spicy. Used widely in both sweet and savory dishes, it is also a prominent spice in Indian cuisine, as well as in Scandinavian baking.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She added cardamom to her chai tea for an extra kick.
- The recipe called for cardamom to enhance the flavor of the dessert.
- Cardamom is a key ingredient in many Indian curries.
- He enjoys sprinkling cardamom on his morning oatmeal.
Translations
Translations of the word "cardamom" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cardamomo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคพเคฏเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kardamom
๐ฎ๐ฉ kapulaga
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัะดะฐะผะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ kardamon
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใซใใขใณ
๐ซ๐ท cardamome
๐ช๐ธ cardamomo
๐น๐ท karanfil
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด๋ค๋ชธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ kardamom
๐ธ๐ฐ kardamรณn
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑ่ป
๐ธ๐ฎ kardamom
๐ฎ๐ธ kardamom
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐัะดะฐะผะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cardamom
๐ฒ๐ฝ cardamomo
Etymology
The word 'cardamom' has its origins in the ancient Greek word 'kardamลmon', which referred to a spice derived from the seeds of certain plants. The term evolved through Latin 'cardamomum' and Middle English 'cardamom', reflecting its long history of use in culinary traditions. Cardamom is one of the oldest spices in the world, its use dating back to ancient Egypt, where it was prized not only as a spice but also for medicinal purposes. Throughout history, cardamom has been utilized in various cultures for flavoring dishes, rituals, and even perfumes. Its popularity expanded with trade routes in the Middle Ages, spreading across Europe and Asia, making it one of the most esteemed spices globally.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,141, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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