zedoary

zedoary definition - medical

zed·o·ar·y (zĕdˈō-ĕrˌē)

noun
  1. An Indian plant that has yellow flowers, purple bracts, and starchy tuberous rhizomes.
  2. The dried rhizomes of this plant that are used as a condiment as well as in perfumes, medicines, and cosmetics.

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