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cardamon

car·da·mom
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kahr-duh-muh m]
    • /ˈkɑr də məm/
    • /ˈkɑː.də.məm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahr-duh-muh m]
    • /ˈkɑr də məm/

Definitions of cardamon word

  • noun cardamon the aromatic seed capsules of a tropical Asian plant, Elettaria cardamomum, of the ginger family, used as a spice or condiment and in medicine. 1
  • noun cardamon the plant itself. 1
  • noun cardamon a related plant, Amomum compactum, or its seeds, used as a substitute for true cardamom. 1
  • noun cardamon Alternative spelling of cardamom. 1

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Origin of cardamon

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin cardamōmum < Greek kardámōnon, blend of kárdamon cress and ámōmon a spice plant

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Parts of speech for Cardamon

noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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cardamon popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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