tamarindus indica
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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
- 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