tamarind

noun

Etymology: From Late Middle English thamarynde, from Old French tamarinde, from Medieval Latin tamarindus, from Arabic تَمْر هِنْدِيّ (tamr hindiyy, literally “Indian date”).

1. A tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.
2. The fruit of this tree; the pulp is used as spice in Asian cooking and in Worcestershire sauce.

   “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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6. A dark brown color, like that of tamarind pulp (also called tamarind brown).