Galingale
[gal-in-geyl, -ing-] /ˈgæl ɪnˌgeɪl, -ɪŋ-/
noun
1.
any sedge of the genus Cyperus, especially an Old World species, C. longus, having aromatic roots.
/ˈɡælɪŋˌɡeɪl/
noun
1.
a European cyperaceous plant, Cyperus longus, with rough-edged leaves, reddish spikelets of flowers, and aromatic roots
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