noun
1. rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning
• Syn: ↑cardamom, ↑Elettaria cardamomum
• Hypernyms: ↑herb, ↑herbaceous plant
• Member Holonyms: ↑Elettaria, ↑genus Elettaria
2. aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces
• Part Holonyms: ↑cardamom, ↑Elettaria cardamomum
* * *
nounsee cardamom
Useful english dictionary. 2012.