ZEDOARY


Meaning of ZEDOARY in English

n. an aromatic ginger-like substance made from the rootstock of E. Indian plants of the genus Curcuma and used in medicine, perfumery, and dyeing.

[ ME f. med.L zedoarium f. Pers. zidwar ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.