root ginger UK
ruːt ˈʤɪnʤə
See also: ginger root (US)
root ginger: underground stem of ginger plant used in cooking
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Definition of root ginger - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cookingUKunderground stem of ginger plant used in cookingUK
  • She added root ginger to the stir-fry.
ginger root
2.
flavoringUKraw form of ginger used for flavoring dishesUK
  • Root ginger gives the curry a spicy kick.
ginger root
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  • root ginger: underground stem of ginger plant used in cooking
    underground stem of ginger plant used in cooking
  • root ginger: raw form of ginger used for flavoring dishes
    raw form of ginger used for flavoring dishes

Expressions with root

root forv.
show strong sympathy or alignment with a side
She always roots for the underdog in any situation.
root upv.
remove completely by pulling out from the ground
Farmers had to root up old trees to plant new crops.
take rootv.
grow roots into soil
The saplings will take root in a few weeks.
root aboutv.
search for something in a casual way
She rooted about in her bag for the keys.
root of all eviln.
primary cause of all negative things
Some say money is the root of all evil.
at the root ofprep.
points to the origin of a problem or situation
Poverty is often at the root of social issues.

Expressions with ginger

common gingern.
edible root-like spice used to flavor many cooked dishes
She added grated common ginger to the soup for extra flavor.
ginger beern.
fizzy drink made from ginger and syrup
She ordered a ginger beer with her meal.
ginger-scentedadj.
having the smell of ginger
The ginger-scented candle filled the room with warmth.
powdered gingern.
spice made from dried ground ginger root
She added powdered ginger to the cookie dough.
ginger rootn.
root of the ginger plant used in food or medicine
Ginger root is used in tea and cooking.
crystallized gingern.
gingerroot cooked in sugar syrup and coated with sugar
I love adding crystallized ginger to my cookies.
ginger alen.
carbonated drink flavored with ginger
Ginger ale is a popular choice for mixing cocktails.
ginger knobn.
small piece of ginger root
She added a ginger knob to the soup for extra flavor.
baby gingern.
young ginger with tender skin and mild flavor
Baby ginger adds a subtle flavor to the dish.
ginger tomn.
male cat with orange or reddish fur
The ginger tom slept in the sun all afternoon.

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Terms with root ginger included in their meaning

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powdered gingern.
cooking
spice made from dried ground ginger root
ginger rootn.
spice
root of the ginger plant used in food or medicine
ginger knobn.
cooking
small piece of ginger root
baby gingern.
early harvest
ginger root harvested early
figv.
horse grooming
insert ginger root into a horse
lesser galangaln.
ingredient
small ginger-like root used as a spice in cooking

Examples of root ginger in a sentence

  • He grated root ginger into the marinade for extra flavor.
  • I added root ginger to the soup for extra flavor.
  • Root ginger is often used in Asian cuisine.

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  1. French:racine de gingembre, gingembre frais, ...
  2. German:Ingwerwurzel, ...
  3. Italian:zenzero, ...
  4. Spanish:jengibre fresco, ...
  5. Portuguese:gengibre, gengibre fresco, ...
  6. Chinese:生姜, 姜块, ...
  7. Japanese:生姜, ジンジャー, ...
  8. Arabic:زَنْجَبِيل, زَنجَبِيل طازِج, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֹׁרֶשׁ ג'ִינְגֶ'ר, שֹׁרֶשׁ ג'ִינְגֶ'ר, ...
  10. Russian:корень имбиря, ...
  11. Ukrainian:імбир, корінь імбиру, ...
  12. Hindi:अदरक, ताज़ा अदरक, ...

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