grain of paradise
noun
Usually grains of paradise.
one of the pungent, peppery seeds of an African plant, Aframomum melegueta, of the ginger family, used to strengthen cordials and in veterinary medicine.
Also called
guinea grain,
Guinea pepper.
Origin of grain of paradise
First recorded in 1490–1500
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British Dictionary definitions for grains of paradise
grains of paradise
pl n
the peppery seeds of either of two African zingiberaceous plants, Aframomum melegueta or A. granum-paradisi, used as stimulants, diuretics, etc
Also called: guinea grains