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 or condiment and in medicine
also
: this plant
Examples of cardamom in a Sentence
a tablespoon of ground cardamom
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Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
The cookie selection here ranges from a cherry chocolate cardamom option (vegan and grain-free) to classic chocolate chip, chocolate mint and triple chocolate espresso options ($4).They’re available by delivery from Good Eggs too.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
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“Cardamom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardamom. Accessed 29 May. 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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