Ginger: meaning, definitions and examples

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ginger

 

[ หˆdส’ษชn.dส’ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spice, plant, flavor

Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, or underground stem, is commonly used as a spice and for its medicinal properties. It has a distinctive, warm, and slightly peppery flavor. Ginger is often used in cooking, baking, and beverages, and is well-known for its ability to aid digestion and reduce nausea. Moreover, it is an essential ingredient in many cuisines worldwide, particularly in Asian and Indian dishes.

Synonyms

rizhome, root, spice

Examples of usage

  • I love adding ginger to my stir-fry.
  • Ginger tea is great for soothing stomach aches.
  • She made a delicious gingerbread cookie.
  • He drinks ginger ale when he's feeling sick.
Context #2 | Noun

color, hair

Ginger can also refer to a reddish-brown color, often associated with hair. People with this hair color are sometimes referred to as 'gingers'. This characteristic is relatively rare and is caused by a variation in the MC1R gene. The term ginger in this context can be both used descriptively and affectionately.

Synonyms

auburn, redhead

Examples of usage

  • She has beautiful ginger locks.
  • I love the vibrant ginger color of autumn leaves.
  • He is well-known in his school as the ginger boy.
  • Many characters in movies are portrayed with ginger hair.

Translations

Translations of the word "ginger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ginger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฆเคฐเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ingwer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jahe

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฑะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ imbir

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒณใ‚ธใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gingembre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jengibre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zencefil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๊ฐ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒู†ุฌุจูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกzvor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกzvor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅงœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ingver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ingifer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทั–ะผะฑั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒœแƒฏแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™ncษ™fil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jengibre

Etymology

The word 'ginger' originates from the Middle English 'gingivere', which comes from the Old French word 'gingembre'. This, in turn, derives from the Latin 'zingiberi', and further back from the Greek 'zingiberis'. The Greek term is believed to be borrowed from an early Sanskrit word 'ล›แน›แน…gavera', which referred to the plant. The use of ginger dates back thousands of years, particularly in traditional Asian medicine and cooking. Its popularity spread through trade routes, and it became a common spice in European cuisines by the Middle Ages. Ginger has been used not only for its flavor but also for its health benefits, making it a staple in many cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,198, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.