HyperDic: galangal

English > 2 senses of the word galangal:
NOUNplantgalangal, Alpinia galangasoutheastern Asian perennial with aromatic roots
plantgalangal, galingale, Cyperus longusEuropean sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots
English > galangal: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningSoutheastern Asian perennial with aromatic roots.
SynonymAlpinia galanga
Member ofAlpinia, genus Alpinia, genus Zerumbet, genus Languasperennial rhizomatous herbs of Asia and Australia and Polynesia having ginger-scented rhizomes
Broadergingerperennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
Spanishgalangal
Catalangalanga
English > galangal: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningEuropean sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots.
Synonymsgalingale, Cyperus longus
Member ofCyperus, genus Cyperustype genus of Cyperaceae
Broadersedgegrasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers

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