tamarind

noun7

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). — 2015
3. •
   Other similar species.
4. •
   Diploglottis australis, native tamarind, a rainforest tree of Eastern Australia.
5. •
   Garcinia gummi-gutta, Malabar tamarind, native to Indonesia.
6. •
   A velvet tamarind (Dialium spp.).
7. •
   A dark brown color, like that of tamarind pulp (also called tamarind brown).