高良薑

See also: 高良姜

Chinese

ginger
trad. (高良薑) 高良 薑
simp. (高良姜) 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 涼 (“cold”) changed to its homophone 良 (“good”).

Pronunciation


Noun

高良薑

  1. lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum)

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