γάλαγγα

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.