Tamarind

Word TAMARIND
Character 8
Hyphenation tam a rind
Pronunciations /ˈtæməɹɪnd/

Definitions and meanings of "Tamarind"

What do we mean by tamarind?

A tropical evergreen tree (Tamarindus indica) of the pea family, native to Africa and and widely cultivated as an ornamental and for its pods, which contain small seeds embedded in a sticky edible pulp. noun

The fruit of this tree. noun

Syrup prepared from the pulp of this fruit. noun

The fruit of the leguminous tree Tamarindus Indica; also, the tree itself. noun

The brown tamarind. noun

In Jamaica, a large tree, Pithecolobium filicifolium (Acacia arborea). noun

In Trinidad, Pentaclethra filamentosa, a leguminous tree also found in Guiana, Nicaragua, etc. noun

A leguminous tree (Tamarindus Indica) cultivated both the Indies, and the other tropical countries, for the sake of its shade, and for its fruit. The trunk of the tree is lofty and large, with wide-spreading branches; the flowers are in racemes at the ends of the branches. The leaves are small and finely pinnated. noun

One of the preserved seed pods of the tamarind, which contain an acid pulp, and are used medicinally and for preparing a pleasant drink. noun

A preparation of a variety of East Indian fish with the acid pulp of the tamarind fruit. noun

One of the small black velvety pods, which are used for food in Sierra Leone. noun

A name given to certain trees somewhat resembling the tamarind, as the Lysiloma latisiliqua of Southern Florida, and the Pithecolobium filicifolium of the West Indies. noun

A tropical tree, Tamarindus indica. noun

The fruit of this tree; the pulp is used as spice in Asian cooking and in Worcestershire sauce. noun

Large tropical seed pod with very tangy pulp that is eaten fresh or cooked with rice and fish or preserved for curries and chutneys noun

Long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp noun

A tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.

The fruit of this tree; the pulp is used as spice in Asian cooking and in Worcestershire sauce.

Other similar species:

(color) A dark brown colour, like that of tamarind pulp (also called tamarind brown).

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The word "tamarind" in example sentences

Especially because here in Ohio your tamarind is well traveled and probably comes from a jar. ❋ Laura (2009)

If I have to taste another dish slathered in tamarind, rosemary, or cilantro to cover up the bad taste, I'm moving to Darfur. ❋ Mike Gellman (2010)

The tamarind is a slow-growing, long-lived evergreen tree. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Mix well with some water to obtain tamarind extract. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A couple of things, jaybear: tamarind is not a nut, and agua fresca de tamarindo isn't made of tamarind seeds! ❋ Unknown (2008)

A healthy food as well as a great flavoring agent, tamarind is worth trying in drinks, sweets, sauces, glazes and marinades. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In Michoacan, tamarind is used to flavor the corn beverage atole. ❋ Unknown (2008)

If you are vegan, you can also soak the vadas in tamarind chutney instead of yogurt and sprinkle some chopped cilantro. ❋ Cardamom (2008)

Finally stir in tamarind, jaggery and bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes and your amti is ready. ❋ Nupur (2005)

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