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Tamarindus Indica (Noun)

Meaning

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Tamarindus indica is the most commonly cultivated species of tamarind in the tropical regions.
  • It is widely recognized for the unique flavor its fruit adds to local cuisine, particularly in Southeast Asian countries, with Tamarindus indica serving as a key ingredient.
  • A well-developed Tamarindus indica tree can grow up to 20 meters in height and spread about 15 meters across with a trunk circumference of over 7 meters.
  • Wood from the Tamarindus indica is highly resistant to pests and is valued for its durability, despite being quite difficult to work with due to its hardness.
  • Tamarindus indica holds significant economic and social importance in the regions where it is cultivated and it contributes greatly to both local and regional cuisines around the world.

Synonyms

  • Tamarind
  • Tamarind Tree
  • Tamarindo

Hypernyms

  • Bean Tree
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