Definitions of galangal
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southeastern Asian perennial with aromatic rootssynonyms: Alpinia galangatype of:gingerperennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
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European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic rootssynonyms: Cyperus longus, galingaletype of:sedgegrasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers
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Southeast Asia - Middle School
Study this list to review the land features, natural resources, and political structures of countries in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Learn about flora such as lemongrass and mangrove, fauna such as the pangolin and the tapir, and weather events like cyclones and typhoons.
Southeast Asia - High School
Study this list to review the land features, natural resources, and political structures of countries in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Learn about flora such as lemongrass and mangrove, fauna such as the pangolin and the tapir, and weather events like cyclones and typhoons.