galingale

Definition of galingale

Nouns

European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots
Synonyms:
Cyperus longus, galangal
Type of:
sedge
grasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers

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