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Definition of tamarind

tamarind

/ˈtæm.ə.rɪnd/
tam · a · rind
Plural:tamarinds
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tamarind Lexical Profile

tamarind Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The sticky, tart, brown pulp found within the pod-like fruit of the tamarind tree, widely used as a sweet and sour flavoring in Asian, African, and Latin American cuisines.

Example

"The chef added a spoonful of tamarind to the simmering curry to give it a distinctive tangy flavor."

2

A large, long-lived leguminous tree of the pea family native to tropical Africa, widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its shade and edible fruit pods.

Example

"We sat under the sprawling branches of an ancient tamarind to escape the intense midday heat."

• Nearby Words

tamari
tamarillo
tamarin
tamarind
tamarisk
tambo
tambo river

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Arabic phrase 'tamr hindī', meaning 'Indian date'. It entered Middle English via the Medieval Latin 'tamarindus'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tamarind. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tamarind
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