ginger

//ˈdʒɪn.dʒər//
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Noun

gingerSingular
gingersPlural
1

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used as a spice in cooking and as a flavoring in beverages.

I added some ginger to the soup for extra flavor.

2

The tropical plant (Zingiber officinale) from which this rhizome is obtained.

Ginger is a tropical plant that grows well in warm, humid climates.

3

A reddish-brown or orange-brown color.

She has beautiful ginger hair.

4

A person with red or reddish-brown hair.

My brother is a ginger, just like our grandmother.

Synonym

Adjective

gingerCanonical form
1

Having a reddish-brown or orange-brown color, especially referring to hair.

She has beautiful ginger hair.

Verb

1

To add ginger to food or drink for flavoring.

She gingered the tea to give it a spicy flavor.

2

To make something more lively or interesting; to enliven.

We need to ginger up the presentation with some colorful images.

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