Galingale

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/

Origin

From Middle English, via Old French from Arabic كالانجان (ḵalanjān), probably from Chinese 高粱酒姜 (gāoliángjiāng), from 高粱酒 (gāoliáng, a district in Guongdong Province, China) + 姜 (jiāng, "ginger").

Full definition of galingale

Noun

1. Alternative spelling of galangal
• 1980, The Times, 10 Jan 1980, p.12 col. AAn early English version marmelade was called charedequynce, of which one version included wine, honey, ginger, galingale, cinnamon and wardens as well as quinces.
2. One of several species of Cyperus sedges with aromatic rhizomes.