Definitions
large tropical seed pod with very tangy pulp that is eaten fresh or cooked with rice and fish or preserved for curries and chutneys
Word origin
From Late Middle English thamarynde, from Old French tamarinde, from Medieval Latin tamarindus, from Arabic تَمْر هِنْدِيّ (tamr hindiyy, literally “Indian date”).
Used in a sentence
“Currently, the Palestinian territories are being featured, and the menu boasts treats like maftoul (a garlicky chicken and couscous dish) and tamar Hindi (chilled tamarind juice with rose water).”
“He began to crack tamarinds, pulling out the pod flesh, adding sugar and black pepper from his palms.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Sour tropical pod”8 letters
02“Tangy pod fruit”8 letters
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