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tamarind
[ tam-uh-rind ]
noun
- the pod of a large, tropical tree, Tamarindus indica, of the legume family, containing seeds enclosed in a juicy acid pulp that is used in beverages and food.
- the tree itself.
tamarind
/ ˈæəɪԻ /
noun
- a leguminous tropical evergreen tree, Tamarindus indica, having pale yellow red-streaked flowers and brown pulpy pods, each surrounded by a brittle shell
- the acid fruit of this tree, used as a food and to make beverages and medicines
- the wood of this tree
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tamarind1
1525–35; < Medieval Latin tamarindus ≪ Arabic tamr Իī literally, Indian date
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tamarind1
C16: from Medieval Latin tamarindus, ultimately from Arabic tamr Իī Indian date, from tamr date + Իī Indian, from Hind India
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Swirls of coconut, tamarind, chamoy and cucumber are dusted with lime chili flakes, creating a deeply complex candy experience.
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So any souring agent, whether it's tamarind or pomegranate paste or lemons or vinegar is so vital in anything I cook.
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She immediately earned accolades, and not just for beers with Mexican flavors — tamarind, Mexican chocolate, chile.
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Hardly a week goes by without using saffron, turmeric, pomegranate molasses, tamarind, cinnamon, or sumac in my cooking.
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“I perceived a tamarind heaving up the earth,” he wrote, and he planted Hautboy Strawberries.
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