ginger

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/ˈdʒɪndʒər/

Forms:gingers

a light brownish-orange color

She painted the kitchen cabinets ginger.
The autumn leaves turned shades of ginger and gold.
His scarf was a soft ginger that complemented his coat.
He preferred the sofa in rich ginger.
The sunlight brought out ginger in her hair.

a thick and spicy root with pale brown color used as a seasoning in cooking, particularly in powder form

Ginger is a pungent and aromatic underground stem of the Zingiber officinale plant. It has a knobby appearance with a tan skin and pale yellow flesh, known for its spicy, slightly sweet flavor and warm, peppery aroma. Commonly used as a spice in Asian and Indian cuisines, it adds depth and heat to dishes, whether used fresh, dried, or ground. Ginger is often added to stir-fries, curries, soups, marinades, and baked goods. Beyond culinary uses, ginger is prized for its medicinal properties, aiding digestion, reducing inflammation, and alleviating nausea.

He brewed a cup of ginger tea to soothe his upset stomach.
She used ginger essential oil to create a relaxing atmosphere in her bedroom.
They planted ginger roots in their backyard garden and eagerly waited for them to sprout.

Synonyms:

gingerroot

liveliness, spirit, or energy

She danced with great ginger.
The speaker added ginger to his presentation.
His performance had plenty of ginger and charm.
The team played with ginger despite the cold weather.
The director encouraged ginger in the actors' movements.

Synonyms:

peppiness pep

dried, ground gingerroot used as a spice

Sprinkle some ginger over the cookies.
She measured a teaspoon of ginger for the recipe.
The mix included ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Ginger powder is convenient for marinades.
Add ginger to the curry for extra warmth.

Synonyms:

powdered ginger

perennial plant with thick aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems, cultivated for its edible rhizome

Ginger grows well in tropical climates.
The farmer harvested mature ginger plants.
Ginger plants require moist, well-drained soil.
The garden had several ginger plants with lush green stems.
Thick ginger rhizomes were dug up for market.

a person with red hair, used to imply they are soulless, ugly, or undesirable

The lads at the pub kept shouting "oi, ginger!"every time he walked past.
He got fed up with blokes calling him ginger and making the same no-soul joke.
She overheard the girls behind her whispering "no one fancies gingers".
The builder wolf-whistled and then shouted "alright ginger, fancy a shag?"when she walked by the site.
His mates still take the piss out of him for being a ginger.