AMOMUM

Etymology

Noun

amomum (plural amomums)

Any of several spices of genus Amomum, family Zingiberaceae, including cardamom.

Source: Wiktionary


A*mo"mum, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of aromatic plants. It includes species which bear cardamoms, and grains of paradise.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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