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Term: Alpinia galanga

Description:

Alpinia galanga, also known as galangal, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It belongs to the ginger family and is highly valued for its aromatic rhizomes, which are used in various culinary and medicinal applications.

Senses:

Noun sense 1: The rhizome of the alpinia galanga plant; used as a spice in cooking.

Noun sense 2: The alpinia galanga plant itself, which has broad leaves and produces beautiful flowers.

Sample sentences:

Noun sense 1:

1. I added a pinch of finely grated alpinia galanga to the soup for an extra layer of flavor.
2. The recipe calls for alpinia galanga as one of the key ingredients in the curry paste.
3. You can find dried alpinia galanga in the spice aisle of most grocery stores.

Noun sense 2:

1. The alpinia galanga in my garden is blooming with vibrant pink flowers.
2. The leaves of the alpinia galanga plant have a pleasant lemon-like scent.
3. I love the tropical look that alpinia galanga adds to my outdoor landscaping.

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