Cardamons

/ˈkɑrdəmənz/ noun

Definition

The plural of cardamon, using an alternative spelling of the spice cardamom.

Etymology

Plural form of 'cardamon,' which is a variant spelling of cardamom from Greek 'kardamon.' The plural simply adds the English '-s' ending to the noun.

Kelly Says

English has multiple accepted spellings for this spice, showing how we borrowed it from multiple languages and times—if you see cardamom, cardamon, or even cardinal spelled different ways in old cookbooks, they're all the same spice.

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