Ginger meaning
The definition of ginger is an aromatic herb root stalk.
An example of ginger is an herb widely used for calming the stomach.
noun
Ginger is defined as a sandy reddish color.
An example of ginger is the color hair of a natural redhead.
adjective
The definition of ginger is invigorating or breathing life into something.
An example of ginger is someone inspiring a discouraged musician.
verb
A plant (Zingiber officinale) of tropical Southeast Asia having yellowish-green flowers and a pungent aromatic rhizome.
noun
The rhizome of this plant, used as a spice either fresh or in dried and powdered form.
noun
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Spirit and liveliness; vigor.
noun
A person who has red hair.
noun
Any of several related plants having variously colored, often fragrant flowers.
noun
Wild ginger.
noun
To spice with ginger.
verb
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To make lively.
A steel drum band gingered up the party.
verb
A plant (Zingiber officinale) of tropical Southeast Asia having yellowish-green flowers and a pungent aromatic rhizome.
noun
The rhizome of this plant, used as a spice either fresh or in dried and powdered form.
noun
A strong brown.
noun
Spirit and liveliness; vigor.
noun
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A person who has red hair.
noun
Any of several related plants having variously colored, often fragrant flowers.
noun
Wild ginger.
noun
To spice with ginger.
verb
To make lively.
A steel drum band gingered up the party.
verb
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Designating a family (Zingiberaceae, order Zingiberales) of aromatic, monocotyledonous tropical plants, including galangal.
adjective
Flavored with ginger.
adjective
Having sandy, reddish-brown fur or hair.
adjective
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.
noun
The rhizome, or the spice made from it.
noun
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Vigor; spirit.
noun
A sandy or reddish-brown color.
noun
An animal, esp. a cat, with ginger fur.
noun
A person with red hair; redhead.
noun
To flavor with ginger.
verb
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To invigorate; enliven.
verb
A feminine name.
noun
A strong brown.
noun
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