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For mains, their roasted lamb and onion served with a date and galanga puree is cooked to perfection and a delicious blend of flavors.—Rana Good, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, in part going back to Old English, in part borrowed from Medieval Latin; Old English gallengar, borrowed from Medieval Latin galanga, gallingargalangal
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of galanga was
before the 12th century
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