Definition of "galingale"

galingale

/ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/

noun
countable and uncountable, plural galingales
1. Alternative spelling of galangal
  Quotations
  An early English version [of marmelade] was called charedequynce, of which one version included wine, honey, ginger, galingale, cinnamon and wardens as well as quinces.
  1980 January 10, The Times, p.12 col. A
2. One of several species of Cyperus sedges with aromatic rhizomes.