ginger
n. uncountablen. a spicy root used in cooking and medicine. It has a strong, warm taste and is often used in tea or Asian food.
n. the pungent, aromatic rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and for its medicinal properties.
I always add fresh ginger to my tea when I have a cold.
The chef grated fresh ginger into the stir-fry to give the dish a spicy, warm kick.
While dried ginger provides a concentrated heat suitable for baking, the fresh root offers a bright, citrusy profile that is essential for authentic Southeast Asian cuisine.
A diminutive of Virginia; also a nickname for someone or something with ginger-coloured hair.
Uncountable when referring to the spice or the root as a food ingredient; countable when referring to the individual plants.