lesser galangal

English

Noun

lesser galangal (uncountable)

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

Synonyms

(Kaempferia galanga): kencur, aromatic ginger, sand ginger, cutcherry, resurrection lily

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