Root of a Plant Used as a Spice or for Tea

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Seasons, Group 72, Puzzle 4 (Advent Calendar).

Question

Root of a Plant Used as a Spice or for Tea

Answer

GINGER

Word Meaning:

GINGER — The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.

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