zedoary
noun
zed·o·ary
ˈzed-ə-ˌwer-ē 
plural zedoaries
: the dried rhizome of an Indian plant (Curcuma zedoaria) of the ginger family that has a bitter taste and is used medicinally especially as an intestinal stimulant and carminative
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“Zedoary.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/zedoary. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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