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ginger vs gingerroot

gingerroot vs ginger

ginger and gingerroot both are nouns.

ginger is an adjective but gingerroot is not an adjective.

ginger is a verb but gingerroot is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ginger Yes Yes Yes No
gingerroot Yes No No No
As nouns, ginger and gingerroot are synonyms defined as:
  • ginger and gingerroot: pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery
ginger (noun) gingerroot (noun)
liveliness and energy pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery
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
ginger (adjective) gingerroot (adjective)
(used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color
ginger (verb) gingerroot (verb)
add ginger to in order to add flavor
Difference between ginger and gingerroot

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