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Definition of Galingale
1. Noun. European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots.
Generic synonyms: Sedge
Group relationships: Cyperus, Genus Cyperus
Definition of Galingale
1. n. A plant of the Sedge family (Cyperus longus) having aromatic roots; also, any plant of the same genus.
Definition of Galingale
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of galangal) ¹
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Definition of Galingale
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Medical Definition of Galingale
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Galingale
Literary usage of Galingale
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Catalogue of the Flora of Minnesota, Including Its Phaenogamous and Vascular by Warren Upham (1884)
"galingale. Throughout the south half of the state and in the Red river valley.
... galingale. Common, or frequent, throughout the state, excepting perhaps ..."