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grains of paradise
grains of paradise (grānz)pl.n. The pungent aromatic seeds of a tropical African plant (Aframomum melegueta), used medicinally and for flavoring foods and beverages.grains of paradise pl n (Plants) the peppery seeds of either of two African zingiberaceous plants, Aframomum melegueta or A. granum-paradisi, used as stimulants, diuretics, etc. Also called: guinea grains Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  grains of paradise - West African plant bearing pungent peppery seedsAframomum melegueta, Guinea grains, Guinea pepper, melagueta pepperherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pestsAframomum, genus Aframomum - an African genus of plants of the family Zingiberaceae |
grains of paradise
grains of paradise (grānz)pl.n. The pungent aromatic seeds of a tropical African plant (Aframomum melegueta), used medicinally and for flavoring foods and beverages.grains of paradise Chinese medicine
An aromatic perennial, the seeds of which are analgesic, carminative, and sedative for the foetus; it is used for gastrointestinal complaints (e.g., diarrhoea, indigestion, nausea and vomiting), deep coughing and chest pain.a·mo·mum (ă-mō'mŭm) Amomum villosum, a plant rather similar to cardamom; used as a flavoring agent and in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is allegedly useful in gastrointestinal disorders.
Synonym(s): grains of paradise. [G. amōmon]grains of paradise
Synonyms for grains of paradisenoun West African plant bearing pungent peppery seedsSynonyms- Aframomum melegueta
- Guinea grains
- Guinea pepper
- melagueta pepper
Related Words- herb
- herbaceous plant
- Aframomum
- genus Aframomum
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