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powdered ginger

powdered ginger

1 2.0
A spice that comes from dried, ground ginger root
  • noun
  • /ˈpaʊdərd ˈdʒɪŋɡər/
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  • I always add powdered ginger to my cookies for an extra kick of flavor.
  • a teaspoon of powdered ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger
  • 2 teaspoons of powdered ginger

Examples

  • You can use powdered ginger as a spice to enhance the flavor of your dishes.

  • When baking, powdered ginger pairs well with pumpkin and apple recipes.

  • You also might want to try 1/2 tsp of powdered ginger in warm sweetened milk or water right before bed to help you drift off.

    Blog text (29)

  • A pain-relieving tea can be made by steeping 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger in a cup of water, and powdered ginger can be given in capsules or tablets.

    Academic text (2003)

How Processed

powdered ginger
1 2.0
stem ginger
  • UK
6.1

Surface Forms

powdered ginger singular
powdered gingers plural

Morphology

powdered + ginger

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'powdered' (made into fine particles) + 'ginger' (the spice), so a learner who knows both words will understand this refers to ginger in powdered form. This adjective–noun combination follows a common and cross-linguistically transparent pattern (e.g., 'powdered sugar'), making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Powdered ginger comes from the simple idea of taking ginger root, drying it and grinding it until it becomes powdered. So today it means 'ginger that is dried and ground into a fine powder', used to add a warm, spicy flavor to food.