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单词 galingale
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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.

 
 
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