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
Example Sentences
a tablespoon of ground cardamom
Recent Examples on the Web Something about the comforting scent of spicy cardamom, clove, and brown sugar never fails. 
Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 July 2022 As for desserts, the most imaginative choice is a riff on shrikhand, sweetened strained yogurt flavored with cardamom and pistachios. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 As the meal goes on, kids gravitate toward iPhones and men gravitate toward their cigarettes and cups of strong Arabic coffee, flavored with cardamom. Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2022 The Extraordinaire Camelia fragrance is a delightful surprise of citrusy scents joined together by two varieties of camellias along with Indian cardamom, pink peppercorn, Chinese tea, cedar, musk, lemon, and vanilla for a delicate result. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 28 Mar. 2022 That means duck confit served with sweet potato dumplings, and collards studded with black cardamom and pistachio dukkah. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2021 That’s evident in a recipe for Pakistani chicken korma, which calls for infusing cooking oil with whole cardamom pods, cloves, black peppers and cinnamon sticks. Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2022 The flirtatious, aromatic top notes of grapefruit, basil, and coriander reveal a spicy heart of sensual cardamom and ginger. The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 The spices, heirloom varieties sourced from North Oakland’s Brundo Spice Co., impart sweet heat and a bouquet of fenugreek, black cardamom and ginger into the dishes. Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2022 See More
Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 July 2022 As for desserts, the most imaginative choice is a riff on shrikhand, sweetened strained yogurt flavored with cardamom and pistachios. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 As the meal goes on, kids gravitate toward iPhones and men gravitate toward their cigarettes and cups of strong Arabic coffee, flavored with cardamom. Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2022 The Extraordinaire Camelia fragrance is a delightful surprise of citrusy scents joined together by two varieties of camellias along with Indian cardamom, pink peppercorn, Chinese tea, cedar, musk, lemon, and vanilla for a delicate result. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 28 Mar. 2022 That means duck confit served with sweet potato dumplings, and collards studded with black cardamom and pistachio dukkah. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2021 That’s evident in a recipe for Pakistani chicken korma, which calls for infusing cooking oil with whole cardamom pods, cloves, black peppers and cinnamon sticks. Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2022 The flirtatious, aromatic top notes of grapefruit, basil, and coriander reveal a spicy heart of sensual cardamom and ginger. The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 The spices, heirloom varieties sourced from North Oakland’s Brundo Spice Co., impart sweet heat and a bouquet of fenugreek, black cardamom and ginger into the dishes. Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin cardamomum, from Greek kardamōmon, blend of kardamon peppergrass and amōmon, an Indian spice plant
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
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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