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Synonyms
Etymology
1. galangal
noun. southeastern Asian perennial with aromatic roots.
Etymology
- galingal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- قالنجان (Arabic)
2. galangal
noun. European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots.
Synonyms
Etymology
- galingal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- قالنجان (Arabic)
Sentences with galangal
1. Adjective
You should be able to find galangal root in a well-stocked Asian grocery store.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Fresh galangal can be quite tough and woody, so you may need to cut it into shards before grinding it to a paste in a spice grinder.
3. Verb, base form
While it won't taste identical to galangal powder, it may work.
