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grain of paradise

Definition of grain of paradise

1 : one of the pungent seeds of a West African plant (Aframomum melegueta) of the family Zingiberaceae used as a spice usually used in plural
2 : one of the dried fruits of an East Indian woody vine (Anamirta cocculus) usually used in plural

History and Etymology for grain of paradise

Middle English, translation of Middle French graine de paradis

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