1. tamarind, tamarind tree, tamarindo, tamarindus indica

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

Synonyms

• tamarind
• tamarind tree
• tamarindus indica

2. tamarind, tamarindo

large tropical seed pod with very tangy pulp that is eaten fresh or cooked with rice and fish or preserved for curries and chutneys

Synonyms

• tamarind