cardamom
noun
car·da·mom
ˈkär-də-məm 
-ˌmäm
: the aromatic capsular fruit of an Indian herb (Elettaria cardamomum) of the ginger family with seeds used as a spice and in medicine
also
: this plant
Examples of cardamom in a Sentence
a tablespoon of ground cardamom
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Its cozy cardamom and cedarwood scent is worth the switch alone.
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Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
The official tasting notes describe cherries jubilee, butterscotch, roasted applewood, white pepper, and fresh pecan on the palate, with marjoram, pink peppercorn, and black cardamom on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
Whisk cream, cardamom, remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla by hand in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Chai tea is made from black tea, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and other spices.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
The official tasting notes describe cherries jubilee, butterscotch, roasted applewood, white pepper, and fresh pecan on the palate, with marjoram, pink peppercorn, and black cardamom on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
Whisk cream, cardamom, remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla by hand in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Chai tea is made from black tea, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and other spices.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Cardamom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardamom. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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cardamom
noun
car·da·mom
ˈkärd-ə-məm, -ˌmäm
: the aromatic capsular fruit of an Indian herb (Elettaria cardamomum) of the ginger family with seeds used as a spice and in medicine
also
: this plant
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