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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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Thai Kun Cilantro and green onion cool these fiery wings glazed with Thai chili and tamarind.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
The tamarind seed extract delivers weightless hydration that doesn’t leave hair limp, while panthenol and vitamin E help condition and loosen tangles.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025
My meal began with a tart tamarind margarita and ended with a creamy scoop of cardamom ice cream, leaving me sated and happy from start to finish.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Irresistible milkshakes in flavors like Key lime and tamarind are also served and visitors can sit out back where Moehling’s petting zoo is complete with goats, emus, and parrots that say hello in multiple languages.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
The tamarind seed extract delivers weightless hydration that doesn’t leave hair limp, while panthenol and vitamin E help condition and loosen tangles.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025
My meal began with a tart tamarind margarita and ended with a creamy scoop of cardamom ice cream, leaving me sated and happy from start to finish.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Irresistible milkshakes in flavors like Key lime and tamarind are also served and visitors can sit out back where Moehling’s petting zoo is complete with goats, emus, and parrots that say hello in multiple languages.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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“Tamarind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tamarind. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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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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