grains of paradise
noun phrase
: the pungent seeds of a West African plant (Aframomum melegueta) of the ginger family that are used as a spice
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Every cook has their own blend of spices in pepper-soup seasoning: vanilla-like uda pods; the mellow heat of grains of paradise; floral uziza, or African black pepper; a whisper of bouillon powder.
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2023
These include cayenne pepper, veld grape, and grains of paradise, as well as EGCG and caffeine from green tea leaves.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2023
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2023
These include cayenne pepper, veld grape, and grains of paradise, as well as EGCG and caffeine from green tea leaves.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2023
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“Grains of paradise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grains%20of%20paradise. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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