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torch ginger in Malay

kantan

torch ginger in Malay: kantan. In English, torch ginger means a Southeast Asian tropical plant related to ginger, of species Etlingera elatior (syn. Phaeomeria magnifica), with pink buds used as a seasoning and spectacular red flowers.

Malay words for torch ginger

Etlingera elatior
kantan

English meaning of torch ginger

  1. noun A Southeast Asian tropical plant related to ginger, of species Etlingera elatior (syn. Phaeomeria magnifica), with pink buds used as a seasoning and spectacular red flowers.

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Questions about torch ginger in Malay

What is the meaning of torch ginger in Malay?
Torch ginger in Malay is kantan.
Apakah maksud torch ginger dalam bahasa Melayu?
Torch ginger: kantan.
What does torch ginger mean in English?
Torch ginger means a Southeast Asian tropical plant related to ginger, of species Etlingera elatior (syn. Phaeomeria magnifica), with pink buds used as a seasoning and spectacular red flowers.

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