plural of gingelly

(India) The sesame plant.

(idiomatic) To take away the most attractive or appealing qualities of something; to destroy an illusion.

A refreshing carbonated drink made with ginger.

plural of gingerade

Any of several species of ginger with pinecone-like flower heads, but especially the shampoo ginger (Zingiber zerumbet).

Curcuma amada, a plant related to turmeric, but with a mango-like flavor and aroma.

A Malaysian plant related to ginger, Alpinia purpurata, grown for its showy red flower spikes.

A Southeast Asian tropical plant related to ginger, Etlingera elatior, with pink buds used as a seasoning and spectacular red flowers.

A plant related to ginger, Hedychium gardnerianum, which is native to the Himalayas but widely grown elsewhere in warm climates due to its showy flowers, and which can be seriously invasive away from its native range.