Meaning of the word tamarind in English
What does tamarind mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tamarind
US /ˈtæm.ɚ.ɪnd/
UK /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/
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
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The chef used tamarind to give the curry a tangy flavor.
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I love the sweet and sour taste of tamarind candy.
2.
the tropical tree that produces tamarind pods, native to Africa and Asia
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The tamarind tree provides shade in the hot climate.
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We saw many large tamarind trees during our trip to Thailand.