galangal

ga·lan·gal

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-lang-guh l]
- /gəˈlæŋ gəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-lang-guh l]
- /gəˈlæŋ gəl/

Definitions of galangal word

noun galangal the aromatic, medicinal rhizome of certain eastern Asian plants belonging to the genus Alpinia, of the ginger family. 1
noun galangal An Asian plant of the ginger family, the aromatic rhizome of which is widely used in cooking and herbal medicine. 1
noun galangal a zingiberaceous plant, Alpinia officinarum, of China and the East Indies 0
noun galangal the pungent aromatic root of this plant, dried and used as a seasoning and in medicine 0
noun galangal either of two plants (genus Alpinia) of the ginger family, whose dried rhizomes yield aromatic substances used in medicines and flavorings 0
noun galangal any of various plants (genus Cyperus) of the sedge family, some of which have aromatic rootstocks 0

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galangal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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