Zedoary n. : A medicinal substance obtained in the East Indies, having a fragrant smell, and a warm, bitter, aromatic taste. It is used in medicine as a stimulant.

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Zedoary, Curcuma zedoaria, unranked, free encyclopedia, herbs and spices, genus Curcuma, family Zingiberaceae, Aleppo pepper, Afghan spice rub, Tamil language, Herbs & spices, Ajwain, Allspice, Adjika, Advieh, language text, Christm, Roscoe.

Defination from the web:
Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria, known as kacōramu in Telugu) is the name for a perennial herb and member of the genus Curcuma Linn., family Zingiberaceae. ... Zedoary is also used in some traditional eastern medicines where it is reputed to be an aid to digestion, a relief for colic and ...