gingerroot

American  

[jin-jer-root, -root] / ˈdʒɪn dʒərˌrut, -ˌrʊt /

noun

1. the rhizome of the ginger plant.

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Etymology

Origin of gingerroot

First recorded in 1590–1600 as ginger root; current spelling dates from 1830–35; ginger ( def. ) + root ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

By sixty, those feet had gnarled up like gingerroot.

From The New Yorker

“Like how to peel a gazillion gingerroot pieces easily and have them maintain their nutritional value.”

From Seattle Times

At Hong Kong Market, he stocks up on shiso, several varieties of fresh mint, galangal, fresh turmeric, and large bunches of lemongrass and gingerroot.

From Southern Living

Add the onions, gingerroot, garam masala, coriander seeds, turmeric, saffron, star anise, and chili pepper and sweat until the onions are lightly colored, about 5 minutes. 

From New York Times