ginger meaning and definition

GINGER noun

Definition of ginger (noun)

1. perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
2. dried ground gingerroot
   • synonyms: powdered ginger
3. pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery
   • synonyms: gingerroot
4. liveliness and energy
   • "this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep"
   • synonyms: pep, peppiness

GINGER verb

Definition of ginger (verb)

1. add ginger to in order to add flavor
   • "ginger the soup"

GINGER adjective

Definition of ginger (adjective)

1. (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color
   • "a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes"; "a ginger kitten"
   • synonyms: gingery