ginger vs herb

ginger and herb both are nouns.

ginger is an adjective but herb is not an adjective.

ginger is a verb but herb is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ginger	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
herb	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, herb is a hypernym of ginger; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than ginger:

ginger: perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
herb: a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

Other hypernyms of ginger include herbaceous plant.

ginger (noun)	herb (noun)
liveliness and energy	aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
dried ground gingerroot	a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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)	herb (adjective)
(used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color

ginger (verb)	herb (verb)
add ginger to in order to add flavor

Difference between ginger and herb

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