root ginger

British  

noun

1. the raw underground stem of the ginger plant used finely chopped or grated, esp in Chinese dishes

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Example Sentences

This healing tea consists of sarsaparilla root, ginger, licorice root, cinnamon, burdock root, juniper berry, black pepper, dandelion root, clove oil and cinnamon bark oil.

From Salon

Dubbed the Onolicious, it’s made with tuna, lotus root, ginger, sesame, scallion and onion.

From Washington Post

Cott Beverages, which makes Old Jamaica, says it's made "using a traditional recipe, which includes authentic Jamaican root ginger, to create its trademark fiery taste".

From BBC

The produce sold includes lychee, longan, burdock root, ginger, taro root, fragrant pear, cactus leaves, cactus pears, purslane and squash, the department said.

From Washington Times

The department says the produce sold includes lychee, longan, burdock root, ginger, taro root, fragant pear, cactus leaves, cactus pears, purslane and squash.

From Washington Times