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myoga

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A Japanese type of ginger, Zingiber mioga, of which only the shoots and flower buds are used in cooking.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

From Japanese 茗荷 (myōga).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 蘘荷 (ránghé) — Zingiber mioga
  • Japanese: 茗荷 (myōga) — Zingiber mioga
  • Japanese: 蘘荷 (myōga) — Zingiber mioga
  • Korean: 양하 (yangha) — Zingiber mioga
  • Turkish: Japon zencefili — Zingiber mioga