galangal (n.)

  1. southeastern Asian perennial with aromatic roots

    [ Syn: alpinia galanga ]

  2. European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots

    [ Syn: galingale , cyperus longus ]

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