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galangal
(gal′ən gal′)
noun
- either of two plants (genus Alpinia) of the ginger family, whose dried rhizomes yield aromatic substances used in medicines and flavorings
- any of various plants (genus Cyperus) of the sedge family, some of which have aromatic rootstocks
Origin: ME galingale < OFr galingal < ML galingala < Ar khulungān, ult. < ? Chin
See galangal in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A plant (Alpinia officinarum) of eastern Asia, having pungent, aromatic roots used medicinally and as seasoning.
- The dried roots of this plant.
Origin:
Origin: Variant of galingale
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