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grains of paradise

DEFINITIONS OF: grains of paradise

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n West African plant bearing pungent peppery seeds

Synonyms:
Aframomum melegueta, Guinea grains, Guinea pepper, melagueta pepper
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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