"guinea grains" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: guinea grain [singular]
Etymology: From its native range in West Africa, formerly generally known as Guinea, q.v. Etymology templates: {{l|en|Guinea}} Guinea Head templates: {{en-noun|p|sg=guinea grain}} guinea grains pl (normally plural, singular guinea grain)
  1. Synonym of grains of paradise. Wikipedia link: guinea grains Tags: plural, plural-normally Categories (lifeform): Ginger family plants Synonyms: grains of paradise [synonym, synonym-of], Guinea grains

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