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Alpinia purpurata vs ginger

ginger vs Alpinia purpurata

Alpinia purpurata and ginger both are nouns.

Alpinia purpurata is not an adjective while ginger is an adjective.

Alpinia purpurata is not a verb while ginger is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
Alpinia purpurata Yes No No No
ginger Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, ginger is a hypernym of Alpinia purpurata; that is, ginger is a word with a broader meaning than Alpinia purpurata:
  • Alpinia purpurata: an ornamental ginger native to Pacific islands
  • ginger: perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
Alpinia purpurata (noun) ginger (noun)
an ornamental ginger native to Pacific islands liveliness and energy
dried ground gingerroot
pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
Alpinia purpurata (adjective) ginger (adjective)
(used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color
Alpinia purpurata (verb) ginger (verb)
add ginger to in order to add flavor
Difference between Alpinia purpurata and ginger

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