zedoary

zed·o·ary

noun \ˈzed-ə-ˌwer-ē\

plural ; zed·o·ar·ies

Definition of ZEDOARY

: 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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