Any plant of a genus (Zingiber, especially Zingiber officinale) of tropical Asiatic and Polynesian herbs of a family (Zingiberaceae, the ginger family) with pungent aromatic rhizomes used as a condiment and as a stimulant and acarminative
The roots of the ginger plant are an indispensable ingredient in both Chinese and Indian cuisine Thought to have originated in South-east Asia, the plant's name, "zingiber" means horn-shaped, after the irregular shapes on the rhizomes or roots Valued for its clean, sharp flavor, ginger is used in soups, stir-fries, and marinades It is especially good with seafood, as it can cover up strong fish odors
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
noxious weed - see picture kahili ginger For more information on pest plants, check out Northland Regional Council's pest plants information
Root-stock of a tropical plant used in cookery, medicine or sugared and eaten as a sweet
(used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color; "a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes"; "a ginger kitten"
Character run by Marie Ginger is a paladin of Dwalin See also: Ginger has a dream
The hot and spicy rootstock of Zingiber officinale, which is much used in cookery and in medicine
A rhizome possessing many important culinary and medicinal qualities It can be used in its fresh and dried forms as a flavoring or digestive aid Its fresh juice is added to hot water to prepare ginger compresses The juice, applied to minor burns, relieves stinging and prevents blistering through its anti-histamine action PICTURE
FRESH: Gnarled, tan-colored root with spicy flavor and aroma, indispensable in Chinese cooking either sliced, shredded, or grated Choose ginger with a firm feel and lightly shiny skin Store in a cool, dry spot For longer storage, freeze ginger, then cut off as much as you need without thawing Or, peel and thinly slice; store in a jar, cover with dry sherry, and refrigerate for up to 6 months PRESERVED: Sweet, pungent condiment packed in syrup in porcelain jars, or candied and sold packaged or in bulk PICKLED: Fresh young ginger, first pickled in salt, then preserved in vinegar and sugar
Ginger is the root of a plant that is used to flavour food. It has a sweet spicy flavour and is often sold in powdered form