Definition of galingale in English:
galingale
nounˈɡalɪŋˌɡeɪlˈɡælənˌɡeɪl
1A Eurasian sedge with an aromatic rhizome, formerly used in perfumes.
Cyperus longus, family Cyperaceae
Example sentencesExamples
- Gerard's English galingale is a sedge and was known as Cyperus longus by physicians and herbalists long before Linnaeus made the name ‘official’.
- When we speak of nutsedges, umbrella-sedges or galingales, we're referring to species in the genus Cyperus.
- The number of rare species includes the serpentine thrift (Armeria vulgaris serpentini), the pannonian thyme, the prostrated speedwell, the English galingale and the mudwort.
- The sweet galingale with its terminal umbels of stiff spiky leaves has bent over double.
2
variant spelling of galangal
Origin
Late 16th century: variant of galangal.
Definition of galingale in US English:
galingale
nounˈɡalənˌɡālˈɡælənˌɡeɪl
1A Eurasian sedge with an aromatic rhizome, formerly used in perfumes.
Cyperus longus, family Cyperaceae
Example sentencesExamples
- The sweet galingale with its terminal umbels of stiff spiky leaves has bent over double.
- Gerard's English galingale is a sedge and was known as Cyperus longus by physicians and herbalists long before Linnaeus made the name ‘official’.
- When we speak of nutsedges, umbrella-sedges or galingales, we're referring to species in the genus Cyperus.
- The number of rare species includes the serpentine thrift (Armeria vulgaris serpentini), the pannonian thyme, the prostrated speedwell, the English galingale and the mudwort.
2
variant spelling of galangal
Origin
Late 16th century: variant of galangal.