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cardamum

cardamum

8.6
A small fragrant seed used as a spice in cooking and drinks
  • noun
  • /ˈkɑrdəmʌm/
  • UK
translation icon : cardamomo
  • I love using cardamum in my homemade chai tea blend.

Examples

  • The chef added a pinch of cardamum to the stew for extra flavor.

  • Cardamum and cinnamon are often paired together in baking recipes.

  • I love adding cardamum to my curry.

  • Do you have any cardamums in your spice rack?

  • The chef added a pinch of cardamum to the stew for extra flavor.

  • I love using cardamum in my homemade chai tea blend.

  • Cardamum and cinnamon are often paired together in baking recipes.

Synonyms

cardamom
vscardamum
5 6.3

A spice made from small seeds with a strong warm smell used in cooking

is used especially for pickles and barbecue sauces rather than general baking
cardamon
vscardamum
  • UK
5.4

A spice of small seeds used to give food and drinks a warm, sweet smell and taste

is used more for specific savory sauces and pickles than for drinks

Surface Forms

cardamum singular
cardamums plural

Etymology

Cardamum comes from an old Greek spice name kardamomon, whose first part kard- means 'heart'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of cardamum as the 'heart of spices' — a small, warm seed used like cinnamon or cloves to give food a strong, fragrant taste.