tamarind
nounHow to pronounce tamarind:
Definition of tamarind:
- tamarind (noun):
- 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.
- 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
Synonyms for tamarind:
tamarind tree
tamarindo
tamarindus indica
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