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CARDAMON
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Dictionary entry overview: What does cardamon mean?
• CARDAMON (noun)
The noun CARDAMON 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: CARDAMON used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning
Classified under:
Nouns denoting plants
Synonyms:
cardamom; cardamon; Elettaria cardamomum
Hypernyms ("cardamon" 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 "cardamon"):
cardamom; cardamon; cardamum (aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces)
Holonyms ("cardamon" 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:
Hypernyms ("cardamon" is a kind of...):
flavorer; flavoring; flavourer; flavouring; seasoner; seasoning (something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts)
Holonyms ("cardamon" is a part of...):
cardamom; cardamon; Elettaria cardamomum (rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning)
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