galingale

/ɡəˈlɪŋɡeɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of sedge with edible rhizomes, used as a food and medicine

“The indigenous community gathered galingale rhizomes to make their traditional soup.”

Synonyms

  • sedge
  • wild rice

Antonyms

  • inedible food
  • poisonous plant