zedoary root

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zedoary root Root of the Indian plant Curcuma zedoaria, a member of the ginger family. Used in the manufacture of flavours and bitters.

zedoary

views updated Jun 08 2018

zedoary (root of) species of Curcuma. XV. — medL. zedoārium — Arab. zadwār.