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  • noun same as cardamom.

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  • noun Alternative spelling of cardamom.

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  • noun rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning
  • noun aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces

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Examples

  • Love the idea of cardamon, might try that with apricots.

    Blueberry Shortcake Crumble Haalo 2009

  • I mixed in some spices - namely cardamon, tumeric, peppers, cinnamon, cloves, and coriander - into the potatoes and wrapped them in puff pastry.

    Samosa-esque left overs 2005

  • I mixed in some spices - namely cardamon, tumeric, peppers, cinnamon, cloves, and coriander - into the potatoes and wrapped them in puff pastry.

    Archive 2005-09-01 2005

  • Spelled two ways – cardamom or cardamon – it comes in two forms (green or white fruit pods that contain tiny brown aromatic seeds, or decorticated seeds without the shell).

    2009 December : The Cooking Adventures of Chef Paz 2009

  • Spelled two ways – cardamom or cardamon – it comes in two forms (green or white fruit pods that contain tiny brown aromatic seeds, or decorticated seeds without the shell).

    Archives: Basmati and Nut Pilaf : The Cooking Adventures of Chef Paz 2009

  • Fruit, chocolate and vanilla are represented at their best, but there are also stunning departures from the commonplace, including a savory Thai-inspired peanut ice cream, a deep-flavored pear sorbet enlivened by a generous transfusion of sweet Riesling, and a zingy frozen lime yogurt with an innovative touch of cardamon.

    Cold Comfort Aram Bakshian Jr. 2011

  • I love peach pie, especially with a little cardamon

    Apples & Leaves Pie Top Cutter and a Giveaway! | Baking Bites 2009

  • I have a chuck roast in the freezer and if I can addsoy and anise and cardamon to it ...

    Malaccan Beef & Vegetable Stew Laura 2009

  • Most stick to the middle of the seasoning scale, with powders like Curry Anapura, described as Harmonious Hotness, with choices such as the Curry Jaipur made with chile, garlic, lemongrass, fennel and mustard seeds, cinnamon and cardamon.

    Wurst of the Village Monica Williams 2011

  • He also serves coffee—often Turkish coffee with spices like cardamon—and mint tea, which he makes by brewing a black tea such as Earl Grey with fresh mint leaves.

    The Fresh, Homey Appeal of the Breakfast Party Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan 2011

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