From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcardamomcar‧da‧mom /ˈkɑːdəməm $ ˈkɑːr-/ noun [countable, uncountable] DFCthe seeds of an Asian fruit, used to give a special taste to Indian and Middle Eastern food
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cardamom• I started pickling everything I could think of, started adding cardamom and turmeric to mangoes and pineapples and pears.• Cinnamon sticks and cardamom seeds complete the Middle Eastern flavour.• Arrange the potatoes on top and sprinkle the mixed herbs and crushed cardamom over the top.• Combine cumin, chili powder, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in large bowl.• Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the cardamom pods and cloves and fry for about 20 seconds.• Their food is good, their coffee, spiced with cardamom, is delicious.Origin cardamom (1300-1400) Latin cardamomum, from Greek, from kardamon plant with hot-tasting leaves + amomon Indian spice plant 