Gingerroot (Noun)
Meaning
Pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef carefully sliced the gingerroot into thin strips to add to the stir-fry.
- Gingerroot is a key ingredient in many traditional Asian dishes, including sushi and curries.
- To make the tea, she grated a small piece of fresh gingerroot and steeped it in boiling water.
- The aroma of gingerroot wafted through the air as the soup simmered on the stovetop.
- In some Asian cultures, gingerroot is believed to have medicinal properties and is used to aid digestion.