Tamarind

Definitions

1. A tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.
   countable, uncountable
2. The fruit of this tree; the pulp is used as spice in Asian cooking and in Worcestershire sauce.
   countable, uncountable
3. Other similar species:
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4. Diploglottis australis, native tamarind, a rainforest tree of Eastern Australia.
   countable, uncountable
5. Garcinia gummi-gutta, Malabar tamarind, native to Indonesia.
   countable, uncountable
6. A velvet tamarind (Dialium spp.).
   countable, uncountable
7. A dark brown color, like that of tamarind pulp (also called tamarind brown).
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Currently, the Palestinian territories are being featured, and the menu boasts treats like⟳ maftoul (a garlicky chicken and couscous dish) and tamar Hindi (chilled tamarind juice with rose water).”

“He began to crack tamarinds, pulling out the pod flesh, adding sugar and black pepper from his palms.”

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