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zedoary

(zed′ō er′ē)

noun

an aromatic substance obtained from the dried, pulverized rhizome of an East Indian turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria) of the ginger family and used as a condiment, in flavoring, in perfumery, and, in India, as a stimulant and carminative
this plant

Origin: ME zeduarye < ML zedoaria < Ar zadwār < Pers

See zedoary in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. zed·o·ar·ies

An Indian plant (Curcuma zedoaria) having yellow flowers, purple bracts, and starchy tuberous rhizomes.
The dried rhizomes of this plant, used as a condiment and in perfumes, medicines, and cosmetics.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English zeduarie

Origin: , from Medieval Latin zeduāria

Origin: , from Arabic zadwār

Origin: , from Persian

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