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tamarind , tropical ornamental evergreen tree ( Tamarindus indica ) of the family Leguminosae ( pulse family), native to Africa and probably to Asia, but now widely grown in the tropics. The fruit, a brown pod from 3 to 8 in. (8-20 cm) long, has been an article of commerce since medieval times. Within the pod is a juicy, acid pulp used as an ingredient in chutneys ...

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