lesser galangal

Meaning

Noun

  • A plant (Alpinia officinarum (species)) related to galangal (Alpinia galanga (species)), with similar uses and flavor.
  • A related plant with similar uses and flavor, Kaempferia galanga.
  • A related plant with similar uses and flavor, Boesenbergia rotunda (species).

Related

Similar words

  • kencur, aromatic ginger, sand ginger, cutcherry, resurrection lily

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