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tamarind
tamarind , tropical ornamental evergreen tree ( Tamarindus indica ) of the family Leguminosae ( pulse family), native to Africa and probably to Asia, but now widely grown in the tropics. The fruit, a brown pod from 3 to 8 in. (8–20 cm) long, has been an article of commerce since medieval times. Within the pod is a juicy, acid pulp used as an ingredient in chutneys and curries and formerly in medicines and for preserving fish. A refreshing drink is made by adding sugar and water to the pulp. A dye is obtained from the leaves. The tamarind is grown in the West Indies and Florida especially as a flavoring for guava jellies. Tamarind is classified in the division Magnoliophyta , class Magnoliopsida, order Rosales, family Leguminosae. |
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"tamarind." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "tamarind." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-tamarind.html "tamarind." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-tamarind.html |
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tam·a·rind / ˈtaməˌrind/ • n. 1. sticky brown acidic pulp from the pod of a tree of the pea family, widely used as a flavoring in Asian cooking. ∎ the pod from which this pulp is extracted. 2. the tropical African tree (Tamarindus indica) that yields these pods, cultivated throughout the tropics and also grown as an ornamental and shade tree. |
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"tamarind." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "tamarind." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-tamarind.html "tamarind." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-tamarind.html |
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tamarind Tropical tree native to Asia and Africa. It has divided (feather-like) leaves and pale yellow flowers, streaked with red. The fruit pulp is used in beverages, food, and medicines. Height: 12–24m (40–80ft). Family Fabaceae/Leguminosae; species Tamarindus indica.
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"tamarind." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "tamarind." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-tamarind.html "tamarind." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-tamarind.html |
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tamarind Leguminous tree, Tamarindus indica, with pods containing seeds embedded in brown pulp, eaten fresh, used to prepare beverages and seasonings in oriental cuisine (e.g. the Indian sauce, imli).
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DAVID A. BENDER. "tamarind." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "tamarind." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-tamarind.html DAVID A. BENDER. "tamarind." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-tamarind.html |
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tamarind
tamarind fruit of the tree Tamarindus indica. XVI. — medL. tamarindus — Arab. tamr hindī date of India.
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T. F. HOAD. "tamarind." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "tamarind." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-tamarind.html T. F. HOAD. "tamarind." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-tamarind.html |
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "tamarind." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "tamarind." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-tamarind.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "tamarind." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-tamarind.html |
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tamarind
•downwind, Lind, prescind, rescind, Sind, upwind, wind
•Wedekind • wunderkind • Rosalind
•unexamined • undetermined
•tamarind • uncurtained • headwind
•tradewind • tailwind • crosswind
•woodwind • whirlwind
•affined, behind, bind, blind, find, grind, hind, humankind, interwind, kind, mankind, mind, nonaligned, resigned, rind, unaligned, unassigned, unconfined, undefined, undersigned, undesigned, unlined, unrefined, unsigned, wynd
•spellbind • womankind • snowblind
•sunblind • colourblind • purblind
•mastermind
•abscond, beau monde, beyond, blonde, bond, correspond, demi-monde, despond, fond, frond, Gironde, haut monde, pond, respond, ronde, second, wand
•Eurobond • vagabond • millpond
•dewpond • Trebizond
•unadorned, unmourned, unwarned
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"tamarind." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "tamarind." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-tamarind.html "tamarind." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-tamarind.html |
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