riềng
Pronunciation
Northern
/ziə̤ŋ˨˩/
Central
/ʐiəŋ˧˧/
Southern
/ɹiəŋ˨˩/
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galangal
Noun
galangal
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Sense 1
Noun
galangal Food, Cooking & Drinks
A plant in the ginger family with rhizomes used as a spice in various cuisines.
vi Mẹ tôi thường dùng riềng để kho cá.
en My mother often uses galangal to braise fish.
Parts
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riêng
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riêng
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bưng riềng / dong riềng / Food, Cooking & Drinks
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Use
bưng riềng / dong riềng / Food, Cooking & Drinks