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Elettaria

Elettaria

9.9
A tropical plant that produces the seeds called cardamom
  • noun
  • /ɛlɛˈtɛriə/
  • Specialized
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  • The most common source of cardamom is the plant Elettaria cardamomum.

Examples

  • Botanists classify true cardamom under the genus Elettaria.

  • The most common source of cardamom is the plant Elettaria cardamomum.

  • Elettaria is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its aromatic seeds.

  • The Elettaria plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • Did you know that Elettaria is used to flavor many dishes?

  • Elettaria is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its aromatic seeds.

  • Botanists classify true cardamom under the genus Elettaria.

Compounds

Elettaria cardamomum
  • Specialized
9.4

A plant from India with small fragrant seeds used as a spice

Surface Forms

Elettaria singular
Elettarias plural

Etymology

The word Elettaria comes from an Indian name for the cardamom plant, probably Malayalam elattari, and scientists kept that local name as the official name for the plant group. So, Elettaria is easy to remember as the group of plants that gives the spice 'cardamom'.