CARDAMUM

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

cardamom; cardamon; cardamum

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

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

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

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

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

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