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

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