ginger
/ˈdʒɪndʒə/
The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative; The plant that produces this rhizome; Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber
- plural
- gingers
Meanings
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The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative
I hate the taste of ginger.
Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC BY 2.0 FR
This is a ginger drink.
Tatoeba · meerkat · CC BY 2.0 FR
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The plant that produces this rhizome
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Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber
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A reddish-brown colorrare
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A person with reddish hair; a redheadrare
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Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character)rare
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Ginger ale, or can or bottle of such (especially if dry)rare
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Any fizzy soft drink, or can or bottle of such; pop; sodarare
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A homosexualrare