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galangal Synonyms

Another word for galangal

Choosing another word for galangal depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The knobby, aromatic underground rhizome of several tropical Southeast Asian plants in the ginger family, having tough pale flesh with a pungent, citrusy, and pine-like flavor, widely sliced or pounded as a culinary root vegetable and spice in Thai, Indonesian, and Malaysian cuisines.

Usage Example

"The chef bruised several slices of fresh galingale and lemongrass to infuse the coconut soup with a bright, citrusy aroma."

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galingale

• noun (Context 2)

Any of several perennial herbaceous plants of the family Zingiberaceae (especially genera Alpinia, Boesenbergia, and Kaempferia) native to tropical Asia, cultivated for their fragrant rhizomes and tall leafy stems.

Usage Example

"Rows of galingale flourished in the humid, shaded garden alongside turmeric and cardamom plants."

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galingale

• Nearby Words

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galactically
galago
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galaxy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Galangal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/galangal
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