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ginger
adjective
designating a family (Zingiberaceae, order Zingiberales) of aromatic, monocotyledonous tropical plants, including galangal
noun
- an Asiatic herb (Zingiber officinale) of the ginger family, widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic rhizome, used as a spice or perfume and in medicine
- the rhizome, or the spice made from it
- a sandy or reddish-brown color
- ☆ Informal vigor; spirit
transitive verb
- to flavor with ginger
- to invigorate; enliven
noun
a feminine name
See ginger in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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