Tamarind Definition

tamarind
noun
  1. long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp
  2. large tropical seed pod with very tangy pulp that is eaten fresh or cooked with rice and fish or preserved for curries and chutneys

"Tamarind" in song lyrics

See how tamarind is used in real songs:

  • "growing tamarind"
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  • "indian spices tamarind"
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  • "desserts with tamarind"
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