Noun: tamarind ta-mu-rind
- Long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown
"The ancient tamarind tree provided shade in the village square";
- tamarind tree, tamarindo, Tamarindus indica
- Large tropical seed pod with very tangy pulp that is eaten fresh or cooked with rice and fish or preserved for curries and chutneys
"The chef used tamarind paste to add a sour note to the sauce";
- tamarindo
Derived forms: tamarinds
Type of: bean tree, edible fruit
Part of: genus Tamarindus, Tamarindus
Encyclopedia: Tamarind