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Question
Make a bilingual glossary of the various spices used in the kitchen.
Solution
| word | Meaning |
| Cardamom | Aromatic seed, part of the ginger family, is used as a condiment. |
| Clove | A type of flower that is dried and used in cooking. |
| Cumin | Seed-like plant from the parsley family. |
| Mustard seeds | Seeds with smoky and nutty flavour are commonly used in curries and curry powder. |
| Turmeric | Healthy spice used fresh or dried. |
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