ginger🔊

(Q15046077)The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, (species), used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.

The plant that produces this rhizome.

Other species belonging to the same family, (family), especially those of the genus (genus)

A reddish-brown color.

(redhead) A person with reddish hair; a redhead.

Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character).

() Ginger ale, or can or bottle of such (especially if dry).

() Any fizzy soft drink, or can or bottle of such; pop; soda.

(of hair or fur) Of a reddish-brown color.

Having hair or fur of this color.

To add ginger to.

To enliven, to spice (up).

To apply ginger to the anus of a horse to encourage it to carry its tail high and move in a lively fashion.

To inspire (someone); to give a little boost to.

(delicate)(US) Very careful or cautious; also, delicate, sensitive.

In a very careful or cautious manner; also, delicately, sensitively.

To move gingerly, in a very careful and cautious manner.

(Cockney rhyming slang) A homosexual.

(Cockney rhyming slang) Homosexual.