高良薑

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See also: 高良姜

Chinese

ginger
trad. (高良薑)
simp. (高良姜)
alternative forms 高莨薑高莨姜

Etymology

First element is from 高涼高凉 (Gāoliáng, “ancient placename in China”), with (“cold”) changed to its homophone (“good”).

Pronunciation


Noun

高良薑

  1. lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum)

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