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gingerroot vs ginger

ginger vs gingerroot

gingerroot and ginger both are nouns.

gingerroot is not an adjective while ginger is an adjective.

gingerroot is not a verb while ginger is a verb.

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

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