galingale

gal·in·gale

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gal-in-geyl, -ing-]
- /ˈgæl ɪnˌgeɪl, -ɪŋ-/
- /ɡˈeɪlɪŋɡˌeɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-in-geyl, -ing-]
- /ˈgæl ɪnˌgeɪl, -ɪŋ-/

Definitions of galingale word

noun galingale any sedge of the genus Cyperus, especially an Old World species, C. longus, having aromatic roots. 1
noun galingale a European cyperaceous plant, Cyperus longus, with rough-edged leaves, reddish spikelets of flowers, and aromatic roots 0
abbreviation GALINGALE galangal 0
noun galingale Alternative spelling of galangal. 0
noun galingale One of several species of Cyperus sedges with aromatic rhizomes. 0

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Origin of galingale

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English < Middle French galingal, garingal < Arabic khalanjān < Persian khūlanjān

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Parts of speech for Galingale

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galingale popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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