ginger (n.)

  1. perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

  2. dried ground gingerroot

    [ Syn: powdered ginger ]

  3. pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery

    [ Syn: gingerroot ]

  4. liveliness and energy; this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep

    [ Syn: pep , peppiness ]

    ginger (adj.)

  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

    [ Syn: gingery ]

    ginger (v.)

  1. add ginger to in order to add flavor; ginger the soup'

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