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grains of paradise (gr

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1. The pungent aromatic seeds of a tropical African plant (Aframomum melegueta) used medicinally and for flavoring beverages.

2. The seeds of cardamom.

grains of paradise

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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / 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

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grains of paradise - West African plant bearing pungent peppery seeds

Aframomum melegueta, Guinea grains, Guinea pepper, melagueta pepper

herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

Aframomum, genus Aframomum - an African genus of plants of the family Zingiberaceae

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