The pungent root of an Indian plant of the family Zingiberaceae, Curcuma amada (closely related to turmeric), which is used in pickles; the plant itself.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Asiatick Researches.
Definition of mango ginger in US English:
mango ginger
noun
The pungent root of an Indian plant of the family Zingiberaceae, Curcuma amada (closely related to turmeric), which is used in pickles; the plant itself.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Asiatick Researches.