shell ginger in Japanese

shell ginger in Japanese is 月桃.

shell ginger in Japanese

月桃

noun

Pronounced: gettō

An East Asian plant related to ginger, Alpinia zerumbet, grown for its showy flowers, which are shell-pink on the outside and intensely orange and red on the inside.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shell ginger" in Japanese?

"shell ginger" in Japanese is 月桃.

How do you pronounce 月桃?

"shell ginger" in Japanese is 月桃, pronounced "gettō".

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