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Meaning of galingale | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/

Definitions

  1. Alternative spelling of galangal.
    alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
  2. One of several species of Cyperus sedges with aromatic rhizomes.
    countable, uncountable

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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