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

Their recipe sources botanicals from four continents, including juniper from Croatia, coriander seeds from the Middle East and grains of paradise from the Gulf of Guinea.

From Forbes • Aug. 11, 2014

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 • Feb. 10, 2013

In exchange they bring back chiefly the produce of Soudan, viz. gold dust, gold rings, bars of gold, elephants' teeth, gum, grains of paradise, and slaves.

From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson by Stevenson, William

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 The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

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

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah