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galingale

Pronunciation: /ˈgalɪŋˌgeɪl/

Definition of galingale

noun

  • 1 (also English galingale or sweet galingale) a Eurasian sedge with an aromatic rhizome, formerly used in perfumes.
    • Cyperus longus, family Cyperaceae

Origin:

late 16th century: variant of galangal

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Definition of galingale in the US English dictionary