γάλαγγα
From LSJ
τί ἦ μοι ταῦτα περὶ δρῦν ἢ περὶ πέτρην → but what is this to me, about an oak or a rock | but what are these things about a tree or a rock to me | why all this about trees and rocks | why all this about what we have nothing to do with | but why am I off on this tangent
English (LSJ)
A galingale, Alpinia officinarum, Aët.1.131.
Frisk Etymological English
Grammatical information: ?
Meaning: galingal, Alpina officinarum (Aet.)
Origin: LW [a loanword which is (probably) not of Pre-Greek origin] Sem.
Etymology: From Arab. khalandjan, itself of Chinese origin. André, Lexique s.v. galenga.
