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Meaning of galingale | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl

Definitions

  1. Alternative spelling of galangal.
  2. One of several species of Cyperus sedges with aromatic rhizomes.

Equivalents

Latina cyperos cyperus

Examples

“An early English version [of marmalade] was called charedequynce, of which one version included wine, honey, ginger, galingale, cinnamon and wardens as well as quinces.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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