Definition of galingale in English:

galingale

nounˈɡalɪŋˌɡeɪlˈɡælənˌɡeɪl

1A Eurasian sedge with an aromatic rhizome, formerly used in perfumes.
高莎草
Cyperus longus, family Cyperaceae
Example sentencesExamples
- Gerard's English galingale is a sedge and was known as Cyperus longus by physicians and herbalists long before Linnaeus made the name ‘official’.
- When we speak of nutsedges, umbrella-sedges or galingales, we're referring to species in the genus Cyperus.
- The number of rare species includes the serpentine thrift (Armeria vulgaris serpentini), the pannonian thyme, the prostrated speedwell, the English galingale and the mudwort.
- The sweet galingale with its terminal umbels of stiff spiky leaves has bent over double.
2
variant spelling of galangal

Origin

Late 16th century: variant of galangal.

Definition of galingale in US English:

galingale

nounˈɡalənˌɡālˈɡælənˌɡeɪl

1A Eurasian sedge with an aromatic rhizome, formerly used in perfumes.
高莎草
Cyperus longus, family Cyperaceae
Example sentencesExamples
- The sweet galingale with its terminal umbels of stiff spiky leaves has bent over double.
- Gerard's English galingale is a sedge and was known as Cyperus longus by physicians and herbalists long before Linnaeus made the name ‘official’.
- When we speak of nutsedges, umbrella-sedges or galingales, we're referring to species in the genus Cyperus.
- The number of rare species includes the serpentine thrift (Armeria vulgaris serpentini), the pannonian thyme, the prostrated speedwell, the English galingale and the mudwort.
2
variant spelling of galangal

Origin

Late 16th century: variant of galangal.

单词	galingale
释义	Definition of galingale in English: galingale nounˈɡalɪŋˌɡeɪlˈɡælənˌɡeɪl 1A Eurasian sedge with an aromatic rhizome, formerly used in perfumes. 高莎草 Cyperus longus, family Cyperaceae Example sentencesExamples Gerard's English galingale is a sedge and was known as Cyperus longus by physicians and herbalists long before Linnaeus made the name ‘official’. When we speak of nutsedges, umbrella-sedges or galingales, we're referring to species in the genus Cyperus. The number of rare species includes the serpentine thrift (Armeria vulgaris serpentini), the pannonian thyme, the prostrated speedwell, the English galingale and the mudwort. The sweet galingale with its terminal umbels of stiff spiky leaves has bent over double. 2 variant spelling of galangal Origin Late 16th century: variant of galangal. Definition of galingale in US English: galingale nounˈɡalənˌɡālˈɡælənˌɡeɪl 1A Eurasian sedge with an aromatic rhizome, formerly used in perfumes. 高莎草 Cyperus longus, family Cyperaceae Example sentencesExamples The sweet galingale with its terminal umbels of stiff spiky leaves has bent over double. Gerard's English galingale is a sedge and was known as Cyperus longus by physicians and herbalists long before Linnaeus made the name ‘official’. When we speak of nutsedges, umbrella-sedges or galingales, we're referring to species in the genus Cyperus. The number of rare species includes the serpentine thrift (Armeria vulgaris serpentini), the pannonian thyme, the prostrated speedwell, the English galingale and the mudwort. 2 variant spelling of galangal Origin Late 16th century: variant of galangal.
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