cardamom
noun
the aromatic seed capsules of a tropical Asian plant, Elettaria cardamomum, of the ginger family, used as a spice or condiment and in medicine.
cardamon
-
a variation of
cardamom.
Example Sentences
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"It has cardamon and cinnamon, all these warm spices," she explains.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2021
His father’s land in Quejá, with its coffee, cardamon, corn and beans, sounded like a safe place.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2021
The shawarma is almost grey in color, heavily spiced with cumin, caraway, cardamon and nutmeg.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2015
Add one chive, one cardamon, two cloves, half a nutmeg and salt to taste.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 9, 1919 by Various
The butter also is omitted at the last, but the almond, rose water, and cardamon seed are usually added.
From The Khaki Kook Book A Collection of a Hundred Cheap and Practical Recipes Mostly from Hindustan by Mary Kennedy Core
