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   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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   Ginger
   Ginger is a perennial plant of the order Zingiberaceae found in south east Asia, the West Indies, South America and Africa of which Jamaican ginger is the most prized.
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   Ginger
   Ginger is slang for a homosexual.
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   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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   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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   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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   Ginger
   A simple functional language from the University of Warwick with parallel constructs. (1994-11-02)
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   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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   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 & Pers. zenjebīl , from Sanskrit .........gavėra , prop., hornshaped; .........ga horn + vėra body.] 1. ...
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    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 liquor made from ginger, raisins, lemon rind, and w ...
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    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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    ginger
    powdered ginger noun dried ground gingerroot
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    ginger
    verb add ginger to in order to add flavor; `ginger the soup`
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    ginger
    noun pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Oriental cookery
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    Ginger
    `Ginger ` is the common name for the monocotyledonous perennial plant `Zingiber officinale`. The term is also used to describe the edible part of the plant which is commonly used as a spice in cooking throughout the world. Often erroneously referred to as `ginger root`, the edible section is actually the horizontal subterranean stem or rhizome of the plant. The ginger plant has a long history of cultivation known to originate in China and then sp...
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    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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    ginger
    (Zingiber officinale), herbaceous perennial plant of the family Zingiberaceae, probably native to southeastern Asia, or its aromatic, pungent ...
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    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 English: Virgie In English: Ginnie In English: Ginny Gi
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    ginger
    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. Syn: zingiber
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    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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