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grains of paradise
plural noun
- the peppery seeds of either of two African zingiberaceous plants, Aframomum melegueta or A. granum-paradisi, used as stimulants, diuretics, etc Also calledguinea grains
Example Sentences
Juniper berries and grains of paradise stand in for the botanical punch of gin.
“I use all parts of the celery leaves, stalks, root, and seed, but much of the flavor comes from the leaves. Other ingredients include gentian, angelica root, lemon peel, juniper berries, and grains of paradise.”
Their “secret sauce” is the proportions of their “botanicals,” including coriander seed, fennel seed, celery seed, lemon peel, grapefruit peel, cinnamon, lemon grass, grains of paradise, angelica root, orris root and sage.
It includes species which bear cardamoms, and grains of paradise.
The first indication can be fulfilled by slippery elm and marshmallows; the second, by caraway seeds; the third, by skullcap; and the fourth, by grains of paradise.
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