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guinea grains

/ˈɡɪni ɡreɪnz/

翻译: 指“天堂椒”(Aframomum melegueta)的籽,一种来自西非的香料,历史上用于烹饪和药用;该英文短语在现代英语中已很少使用。

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/ˈɡɪni ɡreɪnz/formalculinary已废弃
  • zh指“天堂椒”(Aframomum melegueta)的籽,一种来自西非的香料,历史上用于烹饪和药用;该英文短语在现代英语中已很少使用。

An obsolete term for grains of paradise, a spice from West Africa (Aframomum melegueta) used historically in cooking and medicine. The phrase is rarely used in modern English.

  1. C1formal

    The seeds of the Aframomum melegueta plant, used as a spice and in traditional medicine, also known as grains of paradise.

    zh天堂椒

    • Guinea grains are often used to flavor West African dishes.
    • The chef added a pinch of guinea grains to the stew for a peppery taste.
    • In medieval Europe, guinea grains were a popular substitute for black pepper.