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Galingale

A plant of the Sedge family (Cyperus longus) having aromatic roots; also, any plant of the same genus.

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Sedge 76% connected

Any plant of the genus Carex, perennial, endogenous herbs, often growing in dense tufts in marshy places. They have triangular jointless stems, a spi…

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Galangal 92% connected

The pungent aromatic rhizome or tuber of certain East Indian or Chinese species of Alpinia (A. Galanga and A. officinarum) and of the Kaempferia Gala…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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