galanga

noun

ga·lan·ga gə-ˈläŋ-gə

: galangal

Examples of galanga in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For mains, their roasted lamb and onion served with a date and galanga puree is cooked to perfection and a delicious blend of flavors. —

Rana Good, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, in part going back to Old English, in part borrowed from Medieval Latin; Old English gallengar, borrowed from Medieval Latin galanga, gallingar galangal

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of galanga was before the 12th century

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