tamarind
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.
tamarinds
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pluralof tamarind.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He preferred oranges and tamarinds, feasting at every opportunity on tropical fruit after three awful weeks at sea.
From New York Times ● Jan. 3, 2024
Up to 12 kinds are being planted, from palms and tamarinds to kapoks and lemon trees - the varieties depend on the needs of the community and the terrain.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2022
She apprenticed herself, learning to turn jars in the sun so the fruit dried evenly and to combine new and old tamarinds to balance out their acidity levels.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2020
She apprenticed herself, learning to turn jars in the sun so the fruit dried evenly, and to combine new and old tamarinds to balance out their acidity levels.
From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2020
She wants me to decide which one I want, then let the other one go eat tamarinds.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
