galangal
[ guh-lang-guh l ]
/ gəˈlæŋ gəl /
noun
the aromatic, medicinal rhizome of certain eastern Asian plants belonging to the genus Alpinia, of the ginger family.
Nearby words
galago, galah, galah session, galahad, galahad, sir, galangal, galant, galantamine, galantine, galanty show, galashiels
Origin of galangal
variant of galingale
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British Dictionary definitions for galangal
galangal
/ (ɡəˈlæŋɡəl) /
noun
another name for galingale
a zingiberaceous plant, Alpinia officinarum, of China and the East Indies
the pungent aromatic root of this plant, dried and used as a seasoning and in medicine
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Medicine definitions for galangal
galangal
[ gə-lăng′gəl ]
n.
A plant of eastern Asia, having pungent, aromatic rhizomes used as an aromatic stimulant and carminative.
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