jamaica ginger

jamaica ginger
noun
Usage: usually capitalized J
1. : a high grade of ginger grown in Jamaica
2.
a. : an alcoholic extract of ginger used as a flavoring essence
b. : the powdered root of ginger used as an infusion in medicine (as in colic or diarrhea)

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1. an alcoholic extract of ginger used as a flavoring.
2. powdered ginger root used for medicinal purposes.
[1810-20]

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Jamaica ginger,
1. a ginger of high quality that comes mainly from Jamaica.
2. an alcoholic extract of this ginger, used as a flavoring.

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