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DictionarycardamomAromatic spice
noun

cardamom

KAR-duh-mum/ˈkɑːrdəməm/

An aromatic spice made from the seeds of certain plants in the ginger family.

The split cardamom pod reveals dark seeds beside the ground spice.

A close-up spice still life of recognizable green cardamom pods, including a split pod exposing its dark seeds, beside a small dish of loose seeds and ground spice.
Etymology
cardGreekcress
+amomGreekspice plant

The Greek name combines “cress” with “spice plant” and came to name the plant whose aromatic seeds supply the spice. The deeper origin of kardamon, “cress,” is unknown.

In context

The Fragrance Files6:37
surprised that it was instead a spiced aromatic perfume with a lot of geranium which I don't experience a whole lot in perfume it's this dry incy pachuli heart with cardamom playing a leading role
Gallivant Perfume Collection - Full Review Of Travel-Inspired Scents | Goth Fragrance Bestie

More examples

  • A hint of cardamom flavors the sweet buns.
  • The recipe calls for two green cardamom pods.
  • Ground cardamom scents the rice pudding.

Similar words

cinnamon
A different aromatic spice made from bark.
clove
A different aromatic spice made from dried flower buds.