CARDAMOM

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does cardamom mean? 

• CARDAMOM (noun)
  The noun CARDAMOM has 2 senses:

1. rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning

2. aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces

  Familiarity information: CARDAMOM used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CARDAMOM (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning

Classified under:

Nouns denoting plants

Synonyms:

cardamom; cardamon; Elettaria cardamomum

Hypernyms ("cardamom" is a kind of...):

herb; herbaceous plant (a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests)

Meronyms (parts of "cardamom"):

cardamom; cardamon; cardamum (aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces)

Holonyms ("cardamom" is a member of...):

Elettaria; genus Elettaria (cardamom)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Synonyms:

cardamom; cardamon; cardamum

Hypernyms ("cardamom" is a kind of...):

flavorer; flavoring; flavourer; flavouring; seasoner; seasoning (something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts)

Holonyms ("cardamom" is a part of...):

cardamom; cardamon; Elettaria cardamomum (rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning)

 Context examples 

Cardamom oil is used for its aromatic properties, in cooking, and in medicinal preparations.

(Cardamom Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

Black cardamom oil is used for treatment of the digestive tract.

(Amomum villosum Leaf Oil, NCI Thesaurus)