Tamarindus: meaning, definitions and examples

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tamarindus

 

[ tษ™หˆmรฆrษชndษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Tamarindus, commonly known as tamarind, is a tropical tree that bears edible leguminous pods. The pulp of the tamarind is used in cooking and has a distinct sweet and tangy flavor. It is also used in various cuisines around the world and has medicinal properties.

Synonyms

tamarind pod, tamarind tree.

Examples of usage

  • I added tamarind to the sauce for a tangy flavor.
  • The tamarind tree grows abundantly in tropical regions.
  • In Indian cuisine, tamarind is used in chutneys and curries.

Translations

Translations of the word "tamarindus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tamarindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฎเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tamarinde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asam jawa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะผะฐั€ะธะฝะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tamaryndowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒžใƒชใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tamarin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tamarindo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tamarind

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๋งˆ๋ฆฐ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุฑ ู‡ู†ุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamaryลกek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tamaryลกek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝ—ๆœ›ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tamarynd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tamarind

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผะฐั€ะธะฝะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamarin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tamarindo

Etymology

The term 'tamarindus' originates from the Arabic word "tamr hindฤซ", which means 'Indian date'. The name was later adopted into Latin as 'tamarindus'. This reflects the geographical roots of tamarind, as it is native to tropical Africa and has been cultivated in many parts of the world, particularly in South Asia. The tamarind tree is known for its long, pod-like fruit, which has been used for centuries both in culinary applications and for its medicinal benefits. Over time, tamarind has become an integral part of various cuisines, celebrated not only for its unique flavor but also for its versatility in both sweet and savory dishes. Its seeds and leaves are also utilized in traditional remedies, showcasing the tree's widespread importance across cultures.