Synonyms of grains of paradise
7 similar words
Another word for grains of paradise is cardamom. Other synonyms of grains of paradise are malagueta.
Synonyms and similar words for grains of paradise
nounThe seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, used as a medicine and spice, especially as a...
- guinea grainsSynonym of grains of paradise.
- Guinea pepperAframomum melegueta (grains of paradise) from the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
- malaguetaSynonym of grains of paradise, the seeds or seed capsules of the West African Aframomum melegueta; the plant itself.
- melegueta
- alligator pepperThe seeds of Aframomum daniellii used as a spice.
- malagueta pepperSynonym of malagueta, (formerly) as A. melegueta and (now usually) as a variety of C. frutescens.
- cardamomSynonym of grains of paradise, seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, of East Africa.
Meaning of grains of paradise
- noun The seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, used as a medicine and spice, especially as a substitute for black pepper and in flavoring alcoholic beverages.
- noun Aframomum melegueta itself, a herbaceous perennial plant native to the swamps of the West African coast.
Questions about synonyms of grains of paradise
- What is another word for grains of paradise?
- Grains of paradise has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cardamom and malagueta.
- What does grains of paradise mean?
- Grains of paradise means the seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, used as a medicine and spice, especially as a substitute for black pepper and in flavoring alcoholic beverages.
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