cardamom
nounUK /ˈkɑː.də.məm/
US /ˈkɑːr.də.məm/
Cardamom is a spice with a strong, sweet smell that comes from the seeds of a plant.
She added a pinch of cardamom to the rice pudding.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The dried seed pods of a plant in the ginger family, used whole or ground in cooking.
The recipe calls for three green cardamom pods.
3. The plant itself, which grows in tropical regions and produces these seeds.
Cardamom grows well in the warm, wet hills of southern India.
4. A flavor or scent resembling this spice, often used in drinks and perfumes.
The tea had a warm cardamom aroma.