1. (

• tamarind ,
• tamarind_tree ,
• tamarindo ,
• Tamarindus_indica

) long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp ;

2. (

• tamarind ,
• tamarindo

) large tropical seed pod with very tangy pulp that is eaten fresh or cooked with rice and fish or preserved for curries and chutneys ;