galangal

/ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/ · noun

Meaning

Any of several east Asian plants of genera Alpinia and Kaempferia in the ginger family, used as a spice, but principally Alpinia galanga.

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Related words

galingale(English)alpinia galanga(English)cyperus longus(English)galanga(English)greater galangal(English)lesser galangal(English)wild ginger(English)shell ginger(English)lemongrass(English)candlenut(English)kaffir(English)shallot(English)

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