Ginger meaning

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The definition of ginger is an aromatic herb root stalk.

An example of ginger is an herb widely used for calming the stomach.

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Ginger is defined as a sandy reddish color.

An example of ginger is the color hair of a natural redhead.

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The definition of ginger is invigorating or breathing life into something.

An example of ginger is someone inspiring a discouraged musician.

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A plant (Zingiber officinale) of tropical Southeast Asia having yellowish-green flowers and a pungent aromatic rhizome.
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The rhizome of this plant, used as a spice either fresh or in dried and powdered form.
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Spirit and liveliness; vigor.
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A person who has red hair.
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Any of several related plants having variously colored, often fragrant flowers.
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Wild ginger.
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To spice with ginger.
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To make lively.

A steel drum band gingered up the party.

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A plant (Zingiber officinale) of tropical Southeast Asia having yellowish-green flowers and a pungent aromatic rhizome.
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The rhizome of this plant, used as a spice either fresh or in dried and powdered form.
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A strong brown.
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Spirit and liveliness; vigor.
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A person who has red hair.
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Any of several related plants having variously colored, often fragrant flowers.
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Wild ginger.
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To spice with ginger.
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To make lively.

A steel drum band gingered up the party.

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Designating a family (Zingiberaceae, order Zingiberales) of aromatic, monocotyledonous tropical plants, including galangal.
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Flavored with ginger.
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Having sandy, reddish-brown fur or hair.
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An Asian 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.
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The rhizome, or the spice made from it.
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Vigor; spirit.
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A sandy or reddish-brown color.
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An animal, esp. a cat, with ginger fur.
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A person with red hair; redhead.
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To flavor with ginger.
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To invigorate; enliven.
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A feminine name.
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A strong brown.
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Origin of ginger

Middle English gingivere from Old English gingifer and from Old French gingivre both from Medieval Latin gingiber from Latin zingiberi from Greek zingiberis of Middle Indic origin (akin to Pali singiveram) from Dravidian akin to Tamil iñci ginger (of southeast Asian origin) Tamil vēr root

Sentence Examples

  • Ginger jumped back with a scream, but the others who were closer simply laughed.

  • So did Ginger, and Joseph actually smiled.

  • Then added, "Two ginger ales."

  • "Ask any honest woman who she'd rather sleep with," slurred Ginger, "a jock or a PhD."

  • As the group passed the stairs, Ginger Dawkins was coming down.

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