Meaning of the word tamarind in English

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tamarind

US /ˈtæm.ɚ.ɪnd/
UK /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/
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Noun

1.

a sticky brown acidic pulp from the pod of a tree of the pea family, used as a flavoring in Asian cooking and in the preparation of sweet dishes and drinks

Example:
The chef used tamarind to give the curry a tangy flavor.
I love the sweet and sour taste of tamarind candy.
2.

the tropical tree that produces tamarind pods, native to Africa and Asia

Example:
The tamarind tree provides shade in the hot climate.
We saw many large tamarind trees during our trip to Thailand.