Tamar (en. Tamar)

ta-mar

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Tree from the legume family, native to Africa and India, which produces a pod-shaped fruit.
The tamar has a bittersweet flavor that is used in many cuisines.
El tamar tiene un sabor agridulce que se utiliza en muchas cocinas.
Fruit of the tamar, edible and sour in taste.
I like to prepare tamar juice for the summer.
Me gusta preparar jugo de tamar para el verano.

Etymology

The term 'tamar' comes from the Arabic 'tamr', which refers to the fruit of the tamarind tree.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tamar in the mouth
An expression referring to something that causes nostalgia or a memory.
tamar en la boca

Related Words

tamarinds
Plant from which tamar is obtained.
tamarindos

Slang Meanings

To refer to something in a fun or mocking way.
That party was tamar.
Esa fiesta estuvo tamar.
To use 'tamar' as a synonym for something surprising or extraordinary.
That was tamar, I had never seen it like that!
¡Eso estuvo tamar, nunca lo había visto así!