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ginger

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: ginger

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nadjv
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
(used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color
add ginger to in order to add flavor
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n
liveliness and energy
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: ginger
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n perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

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Canton ginger, Zingiber officinale, common ginger, stem ginger
tropical Asian plant widely cultivated for its pungent root; source of gingerroot and powdered ginger
Alpinia galanga, galangal
southeastern Asian perennial with aromatic roots
Alpinia officinalis, Alpinia officinarum, lesser galangal
Chinese perennial with pyramidal racemes of white flowers and pungent aromatic roots used medicinally and as flavoring
Alpinia purpurata, red ginger
an ornamental ginger native to Pacific islands
Alpinia Zerumbet, Alpinia speciosa, Languas speciosa, shall-flower, shell ginger, shellflower
cultivated for its shining oblong leaves and arching clusters of white flowers with pink shading and crinkled yellow lips with variegated magenta stripes
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

n pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery

Synonyms:
gingerroot
Type of:
flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning
something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

n dried ground gingerroot

Synonyms:
powdered ginger
Type of:
spice
any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food

adj (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color

“a ginger kitten”
Synonyms:
gingery
colored, colorful, coloured
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

v add ginger to in order to add flavor

ginger the soup”
Type of:
spice, spice up, zest
add herbs or spices to
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n liveliness and energy

Synonyms:
pep, peppiness
Type of:
life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness
animation and energy in action or expression
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