Definition

Noun: * Tamarindus indica: A long-lived tropical evergreen tree (Tamarindus indica) characterized by a spreading crown, feathery evergreen foliage, and fragrant flowers. It yields hard, yellowish wood and produces long pods containing edible, chocolate-colored, acidic pulp. It is commonly known as the tamarind tree.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The large Tamarindus indica in the village square provided shade for generations.
  • The pulp from the pods of Tamarindus indica is a key ingredient in many cuisines.
  • Botanists study the growth patterns of Tamarindus indica in different climates.

Advanced Usage

• As a taxonomic identifier: The term is used in scientific and botanical contexts to specify the species precisely, distinguishing it from common names or other related plants.
  • The specimen was classified as Tamarindus indica.

Variants and Related Words

• Tamarind (n): The common name for both the tree () and the edible fruit/pulp it produces.
  • We bought tamarind paste to make the sauce.
• Tamarind tree (n): A descriptive common name for .

Synonyms

• Tamarind tree: The most common synonym.
• Indian date (archaic): An old common name, referencing the date-like appearance of the dried pulp.

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Tamarind pulp: The edible, sour-sweet pulp from the pods of .
• Tamarind wood: The hard, yellowish wood yielded by the tree.

Noun

1. 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