ginger

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ginger Definition

• (n) perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
• (n) dried ground gingerroot
• (n) pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Oriental cookery
• (n) liveliness and energy; "this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep"
• (s) (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color; "a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes"; "a ginger kitten"
• (v) add ginger to in order to add flavor; "ginger the soup"

ginger Synonyms

• ginger
• gingerroot
• gingery
• pep
• peppiness
• powdered ginger