Ginger ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Ginger ( noun )

1. A perennial plant of the genus Zingiber, the rhizomes of which are used as a spice and in medicine.
2. The rhizome of this plant, used as a spice and in medicine.
3. The hot, pungent taste and smell of this spice.
4. A reddish-brown color, like that of ginger hair.

Origin:

Middle english gingivere, from old english gingifer, from medieval latin gingiber, from arabic zanjabīl, from persian zanjābīl, from zanjābīl, ginger, from zanjābīl, from zanjīb, ginger, from zanj, ginger, from zang, ginger, from old persian zanga-.

Examples:

1. Ginger is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine.
2. Ginger has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to help with nausea and stomach upset.
3. The ginger ale helped to calm her stomach.
4. He added ginger to the marinade for a bit of extra flavor.
5. She had ginger hair and freckles.

(As a verb)

Ginger ( verb )

1. A perennial plant of the genus Zingiber, the rhizomes of which are used as a spice and in medicine.
2. The rhizome of this plant, used as a spice and in medicine.
3. The hot, pungent taste and smell of this spice.
4. A reddish-brown color, like that of ginger hair.

Origin:

Middle english gingivere, from old english gingifer, from medieval latin gingiber, from arabic zanjabīl, from persian zanjābīl, from zanjābīl, ginger, from zanjābīl, from zanjīb, ginger, from zanj, ginger, from zang, ginger, from old persian zanga-.

Examples:

1. Ginger is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine.
2. Ginger has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to help with nausea and stomach upset.
3. The ginger ale helped to calm her stomach.
4. He added ginger to the marinade for a bit of extra flavor.
5. She had ginger hair and freckles.