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1. Ginger
   A simple functional language from the University of Warwick with parallel constructs. (1994-11-02)
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2. Ginger
   Ginger is the reddish-brown coloured, hot-tasting root of plants of the genus Zingiber. The root is used dried, powdered or fresh as a sweet-peppery flavouring in both sweet and savoury dishes and also crystallised as a sweetmeat.
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3. Ginger
   (Zingiber) This is commonly known as Ginger. It forms a tall, dark green plant, which resembles a Lily. It forms spreading, tuberous roots (rhizomes), which are edible. This is a perennial in mild climates and may become a pest in moist, fertile soil. It may be cultivated in containers in the North.…
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4. Ginger
   The pungent, popular root of a plant grown in China, Japan, India, and the West Indies. Available fresh or dried.
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5. Ginger
   Scottish, meaning: Generic term for carbonated minerals. Despite billions of dollars spent on brand recognition and advertising, in Glasgow, Coke, Pepsi, Seven Up and Sprite are all referred to as ginger.
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6. ginger
   [adj] - (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color 2. [n] - perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems 3. [n] - dried ground gingerroot 4. [n] - pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant 5. [v] - add ginger to
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7. Ginger
   Ginger: A perennial tropical herb that has been used as a treatment for nausea and bowel spasms. Ginger may lead to blood thinning. It is therefore best not taken with medications that prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants) such as warfarin (Coumadin).
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8. Ginger
   Gin'ger noun [ Middle English ginger , gingever , gingivere , Old French gengibre , gingimbre , French gingembre , Latin zingiber , zingiberi , from Greek ...; of Oriental origin; confer Arabic ...
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9. ginger
   1. <botany> A plant of the genus Zingiber, of the East and West Indies. The species most known is Z. Officinale. ... 2. The hot and spicy rootstock of Zingiber officinale, which is much used in cookery and in medicine. Ginger beer or ale, a mild beer impregnated with ginger. Ginger cordial, a ...
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10. ginger
    gingery adjective (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color; `a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes`; `a ginger kitten`
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11. ginger
    powdered ginger noun dried ground gingerroot
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12. ginger
    verb add ginger to in order to add flavor; `ginger the soup`
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13. ginger
    noun pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Oriental cookery
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14. Ginger
    • (n.) The hot and spicy rootstock of Zingiber officinale, which is much used in cookery and in medicine. • (n.) A plant of the genus Zingiber, of the East and West Indies. The species most known is Z. officinale.
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15. ginger
    (Zingiber officinale), herbaceous perennial plant of the family Zingiberaceae, probably native to southeastern Asia, or its aromatic, pungent ...
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16. Ginger
    Ginger is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `Ginger Spice` Where is it used? The name Ginger is mainly used In English.See also In French: Gigi (F) In English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish and In Ancient Roman: Virginia (F) In English: Virgee In English: Jinny In E...
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17. ginger
    ginger, common name for members of the Zingiberaceae, a family of tropical and subtropical perennial herbs, chiefly of Indomalaysia. The aromatic oils of many are used in making condiments, perfumes, and medicines, especially stimulants and preparations to ease stomach distress. Ginger (Zingiber off...
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18. Ginger
    Ginger is slang for a homosexual.
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19. Ginger
    Ginger is slang for a homosexual.
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20. Ginger
    Ginger is various species of perennial plant of the genus Zingiber, family Zingiberaceae found native in south east Asia, and also grown in the West Indies, South America and Africa of which Jamaican ginger is the most prized variety. Ginger grows in moist places in various parts of tropical Asia an...
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21. ginger
    Type: Term Pronunciation: jin′jĕr Definitions: 1. The dried rhizome of Zingiber officinale (family Zingiberaceae), known in commerce as Jamaica ginger, African ginger, and Cochin ginger The outer cortical layers are often either partially or completely removed; used as a carminative and flavoring agent. Synonyms: zingiber &nb...
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22. ginger
    Southeast Asian reedlike perennial plant; the hot-tasting spicy underground root is used as a food flavouring and in preserves. (Zingiber officinale, family Zingiberaceae.)
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23. GINGER
    The spicy root of a tropical plant used for flavoring.
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24. Ginger
    (skinjbir) Except for certain, more modern North African recipes, ginger is usually used dried and ground, not as grated fresh root. In some fish, meat or poultry recipes ginger marries very successfully with saffron. It is also used in drinks, pastries and candied fruit and vegetables, such as cand...
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25. ginger
    An herb with a root that has been used in cooking, and by some cultures to treat nausea, vomiting, and certain other medical conditions. It is being studied in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. The scientific name is Zingiber officianale.
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