English word gingerol comes from English ginger, English -ol
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ginger | English (eng) | To move gingerly, very careful and cautious. (UK, Cockney rhyming slang) Homosexual. (Nigeria) To inspire, give (someone) a bit of a boost.. To add ginger to.. To apply ginger to the anus of a horse to encourage it to carry its tail high and move in a lively fashion.. To enliven, to spice (up). (UK, Cockney rhyming slang) A homosexual. Sensitive, delicate (of hair) Of a reddish-brown colour. [...] |
| -ol | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) An alcohol or phenol. Indicating an oily substance. |
| gingerol | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of several isomeric compounds responsible for the heat of ginger. |