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Jamaica ginger en · NOUN

Meanings

(uncountable) A variety of ginger prepared in Jamaica from the best roots, which are deprived of their epidermis and dried separately.
(US, uncountable) A patent medicine formerly abused as a source of alcohol, notorious for causing nerve damage.
- Jamaica ginger has been used as a beverage for its intoxicating effect by a large number of people. 1930, Monthly Journal of Insurance Economics:

Deriveds

Jamaica ginger cake

Synonyms

white ginger · jake