lesser galangal

English

Noun

lesser galangal (uncountable)

1. A plant (Alpinia officinarum) related to galangal (Alpinia galanga), with similar uses and flavor.
2. (proscribed) A related plant with similar uses and flavor, Kaempferia galanga.
3. (proscribed) A related plant with similar uses and flavor, Boesenbergia rotunda.

Synonyms

• (Kaempferia galanga): kencur, aromatic ginger, sand ginger, cutcherry, resurrection lily