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cardamom
car·da·mom C0105800 (kär′də-məm) or car·da·mon (-mən)n.1. a. A rhizomatous herb (Elettaria cardamomum) native to South Asia, having capsular fruits with aromatic seeds used as a spice.b. The capsules or seeds of this plant, used especially in South and Southeast Asian cuisine and in baked goods. In both subsenses, also called green cardamom.2. Black cardamom.
[Middle English cardamome, from Old French cardemome, from Latin cardamōmum, from Greek kardamōmon, probably haplology for *kardamamōmom : kardamon, garden cress (of Near Eastern origin; akin to Akkadian kuddimmu, garden cress, whose seeds are used as a condiment and spice in Asian cuisines) + amōmon, an Indian spice, probably black cardamom; akin to Akkadian ḫamīmu and Aramaic ḥəmāmā, an aromatic, perhaps a kind of cardamom.]cardamom (ˈkɑːdəməm) or cardamum; cardamon (ˈkɑːdəmən) n1. (Plants) a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant, Elettaria cardamomum, that has large hairy leaves2. (Cookery) the seeds of this plant, used esp as a spice or condiment3. (Plants) a related East Indian plant, Amomum cardamomum, whose seeds are used as a substitute for cardamom seeds[C15: from Latin cardamōmum, from Greek kardamōmon, from kardamon cress + amōmon an Indian spice]car•da•mom (ˈkɑr də məm) also car•da•mon (-mən) car′da•mum,
n. the aromatic seed capsules of a tropical Asian plant, Elettaria cardamomum, of the ginger family, used as a spice or condiment and in medicine. [1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin cardamōmum < Greek] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  cardamom - rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoningcardamon, Elettaria cardamomumcardamum, cardamom, cardamon - aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue saucesherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pestsElettaria, genus Elettaria - cardamom | | 2. | cardamom - aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue saucescardamum, cardamonflavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it impartscardamom, cardamon, Elettaria cardamomum - rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning |
Translationscardamom
cardamom (kär`dəməm): see gingerginger,
common name for members of the Zingiberaceae, a family of tropical and subtropical perennial herbs, chiefly of Indomalaysia. The aromatic oils of many are used in making condiments, perfumes, and medicines, especially stimulants and preparations to ease stomach distress.
..... Click the link for more information. .Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Zingiberaceae. It has creeping root-stock. The leaves are lanceolate and are arranged in two rows along the vegetative shoots; they measure 2-4 m tall. The flower stalks, measuring up to 60 cm long, end in panicles with pale green blossoms. The fruit is a trilobate capsule with reddish-brown seeds of irregular shape. The seeds are used as a spice in cooking. They contain 3.5-7 percent oil, which is used in food and tobacco products. The oil is also used in medicine. Cardamom grows wild in the rain forests on the mountains of southern India. The plant is cultivated primarily in India, Sri-Lanka (Ceylon), Indochina, and South China. cardamom[′kärd·ə·məm] (botany) cardamon cardamom, cardamum, cardamon1. a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant, Elettaria cardamomum, that has large hairy leaves 2. a related East Indian plant, Amomum cardamomum, whose seeds are used as a substitute for cardamom seeds. cardamom
car·da·mom (kar'dă-mom), Grains of paradise. Dried ripe seeds of Elettaria cardamomum; used for flavoring baked goods, confectionery, curry powder, and in the manufacture of oil of cardamom which is used for flavoring liqueurs. Pharmaceutical aid (flavor); adjuvant and carminative.cardamom Chinese medicine
A perennial herb, the seeds of which are astringent, carminative and stimulatory; it is used for abdominal pains, impotence, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhoea, urinary incontinence and vomiting.car·da·mom (kahr'dă-mŏm) Herbal agent derived from Elettaria cardamomum; purportedly useful against flatulence; widely used as a cooking spice.
Synonym(s): Alpinia cardamom, Malabar cardamom. [L. cardamomum, fr. G. kardamōmon]cardamom
Related to cardamom: ClovesSynonyms for cardamomnoun rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoningSynonyms- cardamon
- Elettaria cardamomum
Related Words- cardamum
- cardamom
- cardamon
- herb
- herbaceous plant
- Elettaria
- genus Elettaria
noun aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue saucesSynonymsRelated Words- flavorer
- flavoring
- flavourer
- flavouring
- seasoning
- seasoner
- cardamom
- cardamon
- Elettaria cardamomum
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