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Definition of shell ginger - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
herbRare tropical Asian plant with showy flowers and aromatic leavesRare
- Shell ginger grows well in warm, humid gardens.
- Shell ginger can be used in traditional medicine.
- The aroma of shell ginger filled the room.
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tropical Asian plant with showy flowers and aromatic leaves
Expressions with shell
outer covering left after contents are removed
After the storm, the beach was covered in empty shells.
game where a pea is hidden under shells
He lost money playing the shell game at the fair.
pay a large amount of money unwillingly
He had to shell out $500 for the unexpected car repair.
company existing only on paper, often for business transactions
The shell corporation had no employees or real office.
person lacking emotions or purpose
After the tragedy, he felt like just an empty shell.
withdraw from social interactions or activities
After the argument, he crawled into his shell and avoided everyone.
become withdrawn and avoid social interaction
After the argument, he went into his shell.
more confident and willing to talk
After joining the club, she came out of her shell.
less shy and reserved
After a few weeks, Maya was finally out of her shell at meetings.
withdraw from social interactions
She tends to retreat into her shell when she's feeling overwhelmed.
become less sociable or more shy
After the argument, he began to withdraw into his shell.
shy and avoiding social interaction
After the incident, he became withdrawn into his shell and rarely spoke to anyone.
person lacking vitality or spirit due to hardship
After the tragedy, he became a shell of a man.
withdraw from social interaction or engagement
After the argument, he retired into a shell.
withdraw from social interaction or communication
After the argument, he retired into his shell.
hard outer layer of an oyster
The oyster shell protects the soft body inside.
crust forming the base and sides of a pie
She carefully placed the apple filling into the pie shell.
collecting seashells as a leisure activity
Shell collecting is a popular beach pastime.
material from the shell used in jewelry
She wore a necklace made of pearl shell.
in a state of stunned confusion or shock
She was shell-shocked by the unexpected news.
lightweight jacket designed to block wind and resist water
He wore a shell jacket on his hike to stay dry.
type of taco with soft tortilla
I prefer a soft shell taco over a hard shell one.
hard protective outer layer
The turtle's armored shell protects it from predators.
beneath the shell, out of view
The snail retreated under the shell.
Expressions with ginger
edible root-like spice used to flavor many cooked dishes
She added grated common ginger to the soup for extra flavor.
fizzy drink made from ginger and syrup
She ordered a ginger beer with her meal.
having the smell of ginger
The ginger-scented candle filled the room with warmth.
spice made from dried ground ginger root
She added powdered ginger to the cookie dough.
root of the ginger plant used in food or medicine
Ginger root is used in tea and cooking.
underground stem of ginger plant used in cooking
She added root ginger to the stir-fry.
gingerroot cooked in sugar syrup and coated with sugar
I love adding crystallized ginger to my cookies.
carbonated drink flavored with ginger
Ginger ale is a popular choice for mixing cocktails.
small piece of ginger root
She added a ginger knob to the soup for extra flavor.
young ginger with tender skin and mild flavor
Baby ginger adds a subtle flavor to the dish.
male cat with orange or reddish fur
The ginger tom slept in the sun all afternoon.
tropical plant with bright red flowers often grown for decoration
Red ginger is popular in gardens for its bright flowers.
preserved ginger in sugar syrup
She added stem ginger to the dessert for extra flavor.
ginger harvested early with thin skin
Young ginger is often used in pickles and teas.
group inside a larger one pushing for change or action
The ginger group pushed for new policies within the party.
make something more lively or exciting
We need to ginger up the party with some music.
play a prank by knocking on a door then running away
When we were kids, we used to knock down ginger on Fridays.
alcoholic drink made from fermented ginger with sugar, water, often spices
She served a glass of ginger wine after dinner.
having hair that is reddish-yellow or orangey-brown
She is ginger-haired and stands out in a crowd.
type of ginger with white flesh
White ginger is often used in Asian cuisine.
North American plant with aromatic root
The wild ginger in my garden is Asarum canadense.
soft drink with a spicy ginger taste
She enjoys a cold ginger pop on hot days.
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- French:alpinia, ...
- German:Schmetterlingsingwer, ...
- Italian:alpinia zerumbet, ...
- Spanish:jengibre de concha, ...
- Portuguese:gengibre-concha, ...
- Chinese:月桃, ...
- Japanese:月桃, ...
- Arabic:زَنْجَبِيل صَدَفِي, ...
- Hebrew:זַנְגְּבִיל קוֹנְכִיָּה, ...
- Russian:имбирь, ...
- Ukrainian:альпінія, ...
- Hindi:शेल अदरक, ...
- Bengali:শেল জিঞ্জার, ...
- Catalan:gingebre petxina, ...
- Czech:alpínie, ...
- Danish:skal-ingefær, ...
- Dutch:schelp-gember, ...
- Greek:αλπίνια, ...
- Hungarian:alpínia, ...
- Khmer:ខ្ញីសម្បក, ...
- Korean:알피니아, ...
- Persian:زنجبیل صدفی, ...
- Polish:imbir muszlowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):gengibre-de-concha, ...
- Romanian:ghimbir de grădină, ...
- Swedish:skal-ingefära, ...
- Thai:ขิงแดง, ...
- Turkish:kabuk zencefili, ...
- Vietnamese:gừng vỏ sò, ...
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