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tamarind
noun
tam·a·rind
ˈta-mə-rənd 
-ˌrind
1
: an African evergreen tree (Tamarindus indica) of the legume family that is widely grown in tropical regions and has hard yellowish wood, pinnate leaves, red-striped yellow flowers, and an edible fruit
2
: the fruit of the tamarind tree consisting of an oblong brown pod containing 1 to 12 flat seeds embedded in a brownish, sticky, acidic pulp which is used especially in preserves and pastes and to flavor foods and beverages
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Fragrant Thai basil, briny fish sauce, and tangy tamarind anchor rotating menus that nudge diners to dive deeper into the complex flavors of Thai cuisine.
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Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
That's because tamarind is an ingredient in Worcestershire Sauce.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The island garlic shrimp gets a sweet and tangy edge from the addition of tamarind.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere on the menu, coconut and tamarind flavors mingle, producing fusion-style flavors that push dishes just to the edge, enough to be daring but not too much to alienate diners.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
That's because tamarind is an ingredient in Worcestershire Sauce.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The island garlic shrimp gets a sweet and tangy edge from the addition of tamarind.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere on the menu, coconut and tamarind flavors mingle, producing fusion-style flavors that push dishes just to the edge, enough to be daring but not too much to alienate diners.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Tamarind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tamarind. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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tamarind
noun
tam·a·rind
ˈtam-ə-rənd
-rind
: a tropical tree of the legume family that has hard yellowish wood, feathery leaves, and red-striped yellow flowers
also
: its fruit which has a sour pulp used especially for preserves or as a seasoning in cooking
Medical Definition
tamarind
noun
tam·a·rind
ˈtam-ə-rənd, -ˌrind
1
: a tropical leguminous tree (Tamarindus indica) with hard yellowish wood and a fruit with an acid pulp
2
: the pulp of the partially dried ripe fruit of a tamarind used in herbal medicine especially for its laxative properties
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