tanghin

/tɑnɡɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tree (Pangium edule) native to Madagascar, also known as the Malabar tamarind or tropical calamansi.

“The villagers used the tanghin fruit for its medicinal and culinary purposes.”

2. verb

To prepare or cook food in a tanghin-based sauce or marinade.

“The chef learned how to tangle the meat in tanghin sauce to give it an authentic flavor.”

Synonyms

  • malabar tamarind
  • pangium edule
  • tropical calamansi