grains of paradise

grains of paradise (grnz)

pl.n.

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

2. The seeds of cardamom.

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grains of paradise

pl n

(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

Thesaurus

Noun

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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