grains of paradise

British  

plural noun

1. Also called: guinea grains.  the peppery seeds of either of two African zingiberaceous plants, Aframomum melegueta or A. granum-paradisi, used as stimulants, diuretics, etc

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Example Sentences

Juniper berries and grains of paradise stand in for the botanical punch of gin.

From Los Angeles Times

“I use all parts of the celery leaves, stalks, root, and seed, but much of the flavor comes from the leaves. Other ingredients include gentian, angelica root, lemon peel, juniper berries, and grains of paradise.”

From Los Angeles Times

Their “secret sauce” is the proportions of their “botanicals,” including coriander seed, fennel seed, celery seed, lemon peel, grapefruit peel, cinnamon, lemon grass, grains of paradise, angelica root, orris root and sage.

From Washington Post

It includes species which bear cardamoms, and grains of paradise.

From Project Gutenberg

The first indication can be fulfilled by slippery elm and marshmallows; the second, by caraway seeds; the third, by skullcap; and the fourth, by grains of paradise.

From Project Gutenberg