CARDAMON

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does cardamon mean? 

• CARDAMON (noun)
  The noun CARDAMON has 2 senses:

1. rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning

2. aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces

  Familiarity information: CARDAMON used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CARDAMON (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning

Classified under:

Nouns denoting plants

Synonyms:

cardamom; cardamon; Elettaria cardamomum

Hypernyms ("cardamon" is a kind of...):

herb; herbaceous plant (a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests)

Meronyms (parts of "cardamon"):

cardamom; cardamon; cardamum (aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces)

Holonyms ("cardamon" is a member of...):

Elettaria; genus Elettaria (cardamom)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Synonyms:

cardamom; cardamon; cardamum

Hypernyms ("cardamon" is a kind of...):

flavorer; flavoring; flavourer; flavouring; seasoner; seasoning (something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts)

Holonyms ("cardamon" is a part of...):

cardamom; cardamon; Elettaria cardamomum (rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning)