γάλαγγα
From LSJ
Διὰ τὰς γυναῖκας πάντα τὰ κακὰ γίγνεται → Mala non videbis fieri nisi per mulieres → Das Leid erwächst uns durch die Frauen allesamt
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.
