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1.nounThe Elettaria cardamomum, an Indian herb.
2.nounThe seed of E. cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.
3.nounThe seeds or seed capsules of the Aframomum melegueta, used as a medicine and spice, especially as a substitute for black pepper and in flavoring alcoholic beverages.
4.nounThe Aframomum melegueta itself, a herbaceous perennial plant native to the swamps of the West African coast.