tamarind
/'tæmərind/
Definition
- Noun:
- A large tropical seed pod with very tangy pulp: This refers to the fruit of the tamarind tree, characterized by a long, brown pod containing a sour-sweet, sticky pulp that is used as a flavoring in cooking.
- A long-lived tropical evergreen tree: This refers to the tree (Tamarindus indica) itself, which produces the tamarind fruit. It is known for its spreading crown, feathery leaves, fragrant flowers, and hard wood.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Fruit):
- Noun (Tree):
Advanced Usage
- "Tamarind paste/concentrate": A processed, condensed form of the pulp, commonly used in cooking for convenience.
- "Tamarind-based": Describing a sauce, soup, or dish whose defining sour flavor comes from tamarind.
Variants and Related Words
- Tamarindus indica (n): The scientific, botanical name for the tamarind tree.
- Tamarind pulp (n): The edible, fleshy part found inside the tamarind pod.
Synonyms
- Indian date: An occasional, less common name for the tamarind fruit, referencing its date-like appearance and origin.
- Sour fruit: A general descriptive term highlighting its primary taste characteristic.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Tamarind water: A liquid made by soaking and straining tamarind pulp, used as a souring agent in cooking.
- Tamarind candy: A sweet and sour confection made from tamarind pulp, often with sugar and spices.
Noun
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large tropical seed pod with very tangy pulp that is eaten fresh or cooked with rice and fish or preserved for curries and chutneys
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long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp
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