tamarind

/ˈtæməɹɪnd/

//ˈtæməɹɪnd// noun

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"tamarind" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“tamarind” has 12 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #47,953. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#47,953
frequency rank, English
27,828
“T” headwords
12
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.

Key facts for tamarind
PropertyValue
Headwordtamarind
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈtæməɹɪnd/
Letters8
Frequency rank#47,953
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “tamarind” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). tamarind lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 12 spelling variants around tamarind (IPA /ˈtæməɹɪnd/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #47,953 among 27,828 “T” headwords. Wiktionary lists 6 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for tamarind, with forms such as "atmarind", "taamrind", and "tamairnd". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Late Middle English thamarynde, from Old French tamarinde, from Medieval Latin tamarindus, from Arabic تَمْر هِنْدِيّ (tamr hindiyy, literally “Indian date”). The correct English form is tamarind, spelled T-A-M-A-R-I-N-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    A tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.
  2. 2
    The fruit of this tree; the pulp is used as spice in Asian cooking and in Worcestershire sauce.
  3. 3
    Other similar species:
  4. 4
    Other similar species:
  5. 5
    Other similar species:
  6. 6
    A dark brown color, like that of tamarind pulp (also called tamarind brown).

Etymology

From Late Middle English thamarynde, from Old French tamarinde, from Medieval Latin tamarindus, from Arabic تَمْر هِنْدِيّ (tamr hindiyy, literally “Indian date”).

This word in other languages

tamarindo(Español)tamarinier(Français)Tamarinde(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • atmarind
  • taamrind
  • tamairnd
  • tamaridn
  • tamarindd
  • tamarinnd
  • tamarnid
  • tamarrind
  • tammarind
  • tamraind
  • tmaarind
  • ttamarind

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of tamarind - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

atmarind2taamrind2tamairnd2tamaridn2tamarindd1tamarinnd1tamarnid2tamarrind1
Edit distance from "tamarind"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "tamarind"?
"tamarind" is spelled T-A-M-A-R-I-N-D. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈtæməɹɪnd/.
What does "tamarind" mean?
As a noun, "tamarind" means: A tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.
What are common misspellings of "tamarind"?
Common misspellings include "atmarind", "taamrind", "tamairnd", "tamaridn", "tamarindd". The correct spelling is "tamarind".
How do you pronounce "tamarind"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "tamarind" is /ˈtæməɹɪnd/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "tamarind"?
From Late Middle English thamarynde, from Old French tamarinde, from Medieval Latin tamarindus, from Arabic تَمْر هِنْدِيّ (tamr hindiyy, literally “Indian date”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “tamarind”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is T-A-M-A-R-I-N-D - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈtæməɹɪnd/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list