zedoary

/ˈziːdoʊri/ ZEE-doh-ree

Definitions

1. noun

a type of plant, Zedoaria, used in traditional medicine and as a spice, particularly in ancient Greek and Roman cooking

“The ancient Greek cookbook mentioned the use of zedoary in various medicinal remedies.”

Synonyms

  • ginger
  • zest

Antonyms

  • flavorless
  • insipid