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zedoary

zed·o·ar·y [ zéddō èrree ] (plural zed·o·ar·ies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. zedoary powder: an aromatic powder obtained from crushing the dried roots of a South Asian tree

2. aromatic plant: a plant with starchy aromatic rhizomes that yield zedoary. Use: as a condiment, in cosmetics, perfume, medicinally as a stimulant. Flowers: yellow. Native to: South Asia.  Latin name Curcuma zedoaria.

[15th century. < medieval Latin zedoarium< Persian zadwār]
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