ginger
adjective
1. (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color
- a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes
- a ginger kitten
noun
1. perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
Definition categories: plant, herb
2. dried ground gingerroot
Definition categories: food, spice
3. pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery
Similar word(s): gingerroot
Definition categories: food, flavorer, flavoring, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning
4. liveliness and energy
Similar word(s): pep, peppiness
Definition categories: attribute, life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness
Sentences with ginger as a noun:
- ginger colour:
verb
1. add ginger to in order to add flavor
- ginger the soup
Definition categories: perception, spice, zest