Guinea pepper
Paradieskörner, Malagettapfeffer, Guineapfeffer
Any of several not closely related black pepper-like spices from West AfricaAny of several not closely related black pepper-like spices from West Africa.: Aframomum melegueta (grains of paradise) from the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
Meaning
3 sensesAny of several not closely related black pepper-like spices from West Africa.
(uncountable)Aframomum melegueta (grains of paradise) from the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
(uncountable)Piper guineense (West African pepper) from the pepper family (Piperaceae).
West African plant bearing pungent peppery seeds
(uncountable)Xylopia aethiopica (grains of Selim) from the custard apple family (Annonaceae).
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- tropical west African evergreen tree bearing pungent aromatic seeds used as a condiment and in folk medicine:Xylopia aethiopica
- West African plant bearing pungent peppery seeds:grains of paradiseGuinea grainsmelagueta pepperAframomum melegueta
Lessons for this word
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