Cardamom: meaning, definitions and examples

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cardamom

 

[ หˆkรคrdษ™หŒmรคm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

flavoring, seasoning, spice

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cardamomo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฒเคพเคฏเคšเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kardamom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kapulaga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ะดะฐะผะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kardamon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒซใƒ€ใƒขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cardamome

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cardamomo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karanfil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋‹ค๋ชธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kardamom

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kardamรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑ†่”ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kardamom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kardamom

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ะดะฐะผะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cardamom

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cardamomo

Etymology

The word 'cardamom' has its origins in the ancient Greek word 'kardamลmon', 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.