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cardamom

/ˈkɑːr.də.məm/
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Plural:cardamoms
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• noun

1

The highly aromatic seed pods or ground seeds of a tropical Asian plant in the ginger family, widely used as a warm, fragrant spice in cooking, baking, and beverages.

Example

"She added a pinch of ground cardamom and a few whole cloves to the simmering tea."

2

A perennial, herbaceous tropical plant (Elettaria cardamomum or Amomum subulatum) native to southern India and Sri Lanka, cultivated for its aromatic seed pods.

Example

"The farmers cultivated cardamom in the shaded understory of the humid tropical rainforest."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'cardamomum', which derives from the ancient Greek 'kardamōmon', a combination of 'kardamon' (cress) and 'amōmon' (an aromatic Indian spice plant).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cardamom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cardamom
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