Jamaica ginger

American  

noun

1. an alcoholic extract of ginger used as a flavoring.

2. powdered ginger root used for medicinal purposes.

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Etymology

Origin of Jamaica ginger

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

A few minutes later, he straightens up and says, “Jamaica ginger paralysis. No question about it.”

From Literature

One of these was Jamaica ginger.

From Literature

There's a wide variation in the amount of sugar in products, Old Jamaica Ginger Beer Extra Fiery containing seven and a half times as much as Tango Apple.

From BBC

One of the highest levels of sugar is found in Old Jamaica Ginger Beer.

From BBC

Old Jamaica Ginger Beer - the standard version - contains 15.2g per 100ml.

From BBC