zingiberaceous

Meanings

• A plant in the ginger family, Zingiber officinale, which is native to South Asia and is widely cultivated for its rhizomes, which are used as a spice, a food ingredient, and a traditional medicine.

  - "The zingiberaceous plant is native to South Asia."
  - "Zingiberaceous rhizomes are widely used as a spice and a food ingredient."
  - "Traditional medicine practitioners often use zingiberaceous rhizomes as a remedy for various ailments."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with zingiberaceous
ginger , finger , binger , singer , ringer , linger

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Homophones

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1. hinge
   

2. hinge pin
   

3. hinge joint
   

4. hinge door
   

5. hinge nut
   

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Variants

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argillaceous

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Forms

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zingiberaceous rhizomes, zingiberaceous powder, zingiberaceous essential oil, zingiberaceous juice

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Etymology

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The term 'zingiberaceous' comes from the Latin word 'zingiberis', which means 'ginger', and the suffix '-aceous', which means 'resembling'. Therefore, the term 'zingiberaceous' refers to something that resembles ginger.

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1. Ginger: A common name for the zingiberaceous plant and its rhizomes, which are widely used as a spice, a food ingredient, and a traditional medicine.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the zingiberaceous plant has been used for various purposes. In traditional Chinese medicine, zingiberaceous rhizomes are used to treat various digestive disorders, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In Ayurvedic medicine, zingiberaceous rhizomes are used to treat various conditions related to the three doshas, such as Kapha (congestion, allergies, and sinusitis), Pitta (inflammation, digestive problems, and skin conditions), and Vata (nervous system problems, anxiety, and depression). In traditional Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine, zingiberaceous rhizomes are widely used as a spice and a food ingredient. In Hindu and Jain religious practices, zingiberaceous rhizomes are used as a purification agent and as a remedy for various digestive disorders.

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