grains of paradise
nounEtymology
From medieval spice traders claiming that the spice grew only in Eden, in order to inflate prices. Cf. French graines de paradis.
Definitions
The seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, used as a medicine and spice,…
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.
- ...graynes of paradise, hoote & moyst þey be...
- When I found it [Two-Penny Drink] left a hot Tang behind it, it gave me just Reason to believe they had used Grains of Paradise, or long Pepper, both which will save Malt.
- Guinea Grains and Grains of Paradise are considered, by the Trade, as one and the same article.
Aframomum melegueta itself, a herbaceous perennial plant native to the swamps of the West…
Aframomum melegueta itself, a herbaceous perennial plant native to the swamps of the West African coast.
The neighborhood
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No curated loop yet for grains of paradise. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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