galingale

Meanings

• noun

  A type of aquatic plant in the genus Vallisneria, native to the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia.

  - "The galingale plant is commonly used as an ornamental aquarium plant."
  - "Galingale is a popular ingredient in Filipino cooking, especially in the dish called 'sinigang'."

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Synonyms

greater galangal , lesser galangal

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Variants

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galingale , galingales , galangal , galangals

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Etymology

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From the Filipino language, the term 'galingale' comes from the Tagalog word 'galing-galing', which means 'healthy' or 'thriving'. The plant was named for its ability to thrive in various aquatic environments.

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Trivia

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1. Galingale is also known as 'tunog-tunog' or 'water cabbage' in some parts of Southeast Asia.

2. The galingale plant can grow up to 10 feet long and can live for over 100 years.

3. Galingale is rich in vitamins and minerals, making it a popular ingredient in traditional Filipino dishes and medicinal practices.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vallisneria: A genus of aquatic plants, including galingale, which are commonly used as ornamental plants in aquariums and water gardens.

2. Sinigang: A Filipino sour soup dish, which is a popular dish in the Philippines and is commonly made with galingale as an ingredient.

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Culture

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Galingale holds cultural significance in the Philippines, where it is used in various traditional dishes and medicinal practices. In Filipino cuisine, galingale is a common ingredient in soups and stews, particularly in the dish 'sinigang'. In traditional medicine, the plant is used to treat various ailments, including stomach pain and fever.

How to Memorize "galingale"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize galingale, visualize the plant growing in an aquarium or underwater garden.
   - Imagine the long, wavy leaves of the galingale plant swaying gently in the water.
   - Visualize the plant being used as an ingredient in a Filipino soup or stew.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'galingale' with the Filipino language and the Philippines.
   - Link the word 'galingale' with the idea of a healthy, thriving aquatic plant.
   - Associate the word 'galingale' with the Filipino dish 'sinigang'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Galingale: Growing in Aquatic Gardens, Lush and Leafy'.
   - Use the acronym 'FIL' to remember that 'galingale' is a Filipino plant.

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