grains of paradise
noun phrase
: the pungent seeds of a West African plant (Aframomum melegueta) of the ginger family that are used as a spice
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First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of grains of paradise was
in the 15th century
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“Grains of paradise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grains%20of%20paradise. Accessed 30 May. 2023.
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