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tamarind
noun
tam·a·rind
ˈta-mə-rənd 
-ˌrind
1
: an African evergreen tree (Tamarindus indica) of the legume family that is widely grown in tropical regions and has hard yellowish wood, pinnate leaves, red-striped yellow flowers, and an edible fruit
2
: the fruit of the tamarind tree consisting of an oblong brown pod containing 1 to 12 flat seeds embedded in a brownish, sticky, acidic pulp which is used especially in preserves and pastes and to flavor foods and beverages
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The restaurant is alcohol-free, but the turmeric tonic, tamarind cooler and strawberry milk go down nicely.
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Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Home cooks with a passion for creating every element of a meal from scratch use the freezer to preserve tamarind chutney, sliced sourdough bread, and cubes of summer-bright pesto.
—Meghan McCarron, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
This refreshing sweet and sour soup consists of a tamarind broth and is typically made with fish, pineapple, tomatoes, and vegetables like okra and elephant ear.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Sauces and condiments, like a sweet and spicy gochujang or a tamarind honey yogurt, were flavorful additions to dishes like a chicken and broccoli stir-fry or paneer curry.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
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Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Home cooks with a passion for creating every element of a meal from scratch use the freezer to preserve tamarind chutney, sliced sourdough bread, and cubes of summer-bright pesto.
—Meghan McCarron, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
This refreshing sweet and sour soup consists of a tamarind broth and is typically made with fish, pineapple, tomatoes, and vegetables like okra and elephant ear.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Sauces and condiments, like a sweet and spicy gochujang or a tamarind honey yogurt, were flavorful additions to dishes like a chicken and broccoli stir-fry or paneer curry.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Tamarind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tamarind. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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tamarind
noun
tam·a·rind
ˈtam-ə-rənd
-rind
: a tropical tree of the legume family that has hard yellowish wood, feathery leaves, and red-striped yellow flowers
also
: its fruit which has a sour pulp used especially for preserves or as a seasoning in cooking
Medical Definition
tamarind
noun
tam·a·rind
ˈtam-ə-rənd, -ˌrind
1
: a tropical leguminous tree (Tamarindus indica) with hard yellowish wood and a fruit with an acid pulp
2
: the pulp of the partially dried ripe fruit of a tamarind used in herbal medicine especially for its laxative properties
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