Ginger

Word GINGER
Character 6
Hyphenation gin ger
Pronunciations /ˈdʒɪndʒə/

Definitions and meanings of "Ginger"

What do we mean by ginger?

A plant (Zingiber officinale) of tropical Southeast Asia having yellowish-green flowers and a pungent aromatic rhizome. noun

The rhizome of this plant, often dried and powdered and used as a spice. noun

Any of several related plants having variously colored, often fragrant flowers. noun

Wild ginger. noun

A strong brown. noun

Spirit and liveliness; vigor. noun

To spice with ginger. transitive verb

To make lively. transitive verb

Brittle; tender; delicate.

In the West Indies, any one of several species belonging to the genera Costus and Alpinia (Renealmia of many authors). noun

To put some ‘ginger’ into (a person); shake up; revive.

The rhizome, and also the light-yellow substance of the rhizome, of Zingiber officinale a reed-like perennial plant with annual leafy stems 3 or 4 feet high, and flowers in conical spikes borne on distinct leafless stems. noun

Made of or flavored with ginger.

A plant of the genus Zingiber, of the East and West Indies. The species most known is Zingiber officinale. noun

The hot and spicy rootstock of Zingiber officinale, which is much used in cookery and in medicine. noun

See ginger beer, below. noun

A mild beer impregnated with ginger. noun

A liquor made from ginger, raisins, lemon rind, and water, and sometimes whisky or brandy. noun

The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.

The plant that produces this rhizome.

Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber

A reddish-brown color.

A person with reddish-brown hair; a redhead.

Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character).

A genetic disposition towards hair of a reddish color. Redheads make up only 3% of the world population making them rare treasures. You could even say 'limited edition!' Some people view it as beautiful, some as quirky, some as gross. It's a personal opinion. Female 'gingers' tend to be exotic woman with a fiery temper and are rumored to have a three times as powerful sex drive. Urban Dictionary

The most beautiful and wonderful people in the world. Urban Dictionary

A rare natural hair colour which inspires odd and sometimes fearful reactions from the more common coloured hair types. Typically redheads are believed to be more sexual than normal, highly artistic, fierce fighters, and to have a greater tolerance for pain than average. The sun is their only real enemy. Decendants of vikings. The Romans were said to have put red haired males born in the empire into training as soldiers since they were believed to be fierce warriors. Rome also gave up on taking Ireland due to the number of redheads they saw there. Urban Dictionary

Possibly the sexiest thing in the world. The hottest hair colour around, and the best thing to be. Urban Dictionary

Someone that has hair ranging from auburn to strawberry blonde. They are not monsters even though some say they are the closest thing to vampires as their skin is sensitive to sunlight (lucky them) Men generally find ginger hair more attractive. Some who has ginger hair does not have gingervitus, they are ginger. Someone who discriminates against a ginger is gingerist and are jealous. Ginger is assoiciated with nordic culture And generally stereotyped as being angry. Urban Dictionary

Someone with red hair + freckles. THEY HAVE FEELINGS TOO, SO STOP WRITING MEAN ENTRIES ABOUT THEM. Urban Dictionary

A ginger person has red hair. This red hair comes from a recessive gene. This recessive gene comes from another ginger or half-ginger hybrid. Gingers are awesome and have blond eyelashes. They are also extremely sexy. Gingers are more sensitive to thermal pain than regular people, but less sensitive to pain from electricity. People all over the world can be gingers, but most of them seem to come from Scotland. Gingers are frickin adorable. Urban Dictionary

That is not a nice word, but it is just used to refer to someone with red hair, freckles, and pale skin. I have red hair and I have been complemented on it my entire life. All of you idiots that think we have no souls are a little retarded. I will have to agree with the short temper part though. So be jealous of us but please keep it to yourself. Don't call us gingers or you might get laughed at or punched in the face depending on our mood. Urban Dictionary

A woman with red hair. The colour of the hair can range from a strawberry blonde through auburn, flaming red and copper. Redheads with green eyes are often considered to have very high sex drives, and men will often speculate as to whether or not she is a 'natural redhead', that is, with ginger pubic hair as well. Urban Dictionary

A person with ginger hair of any shade. Some gingers can be pale, tan, some can have freckles to the max or just have a few. People get extremely jealous of gingers. They consider them to be soul-less and you automatically came off the boat from Irland. They are mainly jealous becuase they know gingers are considered the sexiest people alive. People try to immitate the natual ginger color. Old ladies compliment you and ask where you bought your hair dye. Nick names always come out of having red hair. Fire Crotch, Carrot Top, Freckle Face, Ginga', etc. Truly taste-less jokes come out of it, too. "You weren't born in a hospital! Your mom threw any old spice into the pot and poof, you!" Urban Dictionary

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The word "ginger" in example sentences

Take ginger bread for example: The real _ginger_ taste is there. ❋ Marion Harris Neil (N/A)

Log in to Reply sinbin2 (UID#2039) on August 31st, 2009 at 6: 07 pm and a ginger is born. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The nature of ginger is warming and its flavor is aromatic and spicy. ❋ Sat Hon (2010)

Spicy-sweet candied ginger is a nice match for the tart, and sometimes bitter, grapefruit juice. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Any the Supper Inn for Chinese, especially the BBQ suckling pig and steamed oysters in ginger, and Dainty Sichuan for stinking hot chinese. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The easiest way to peel ginger is to scrape off the peel with the edge of a teaspoon. ❋ Laurie Constantino (2008)

Brave Sir Robin -- Greens in coconut milk with ginger is also very, very good! ❋ Homesick Texan (2008)

A certain ginger senior ‘police officer’ who has been the source of controversy over the last few years recently went out with a specialist unit of his large farce. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2008)

Generally, after soaking, the candied ginger is rolled in more sugar, resulting in crystallized candied ginger but the one from TJ's is uncrystallized and smooth. ❋ Nupur (2007)

Candied ginger is a simple form of preserved ginger where the ginger is boiled in sugar syrup and dried. ❋ Nupur (2007)

Thanks for mentioning the importance of wild salmon. fresh grated ginger is wonderful on salmon! ❋ Unknown (2007)

Again, ginger is sliced to a paper thin thickness and treated to some mirrin (cooking rice wine) which brings on the blush. ❋ Bilbo (2007)

This fragrance smells just like champagne or the fizzy bubbles in ginger ale. ❋ Anne-Marie (2007)

I blasted off a bit early, picked me up some buttermilk and lo and behold, my secret ingredient, crystalized ginger from the bulk store. ❋ Homesick Texan (2007)

Only a 'ginger' can call another 'ginger' "Ginger!"....the word is ours and ours alone. So if you care [for your health] you won't call us 'ginger' unless your 'ginger' yourself! Please be nice to 'gingers', they do have [souls]. If you didnt know already, they come from a 'ginger' plant....plants have souls....[Im just saying]! ❋ Only A 'ginger' (2010)

'Hark, I hear the sound of a ginger person [approaching], we must [bow down] to their [pure perfection].' ❋ Mary Of Lamb (2005)

Women with ginger hair are greatly admired in the US yet feared in the UK. Being called a "Ginger" is an insult in England but laughable in the US. Famous gingers/redheads: Vincent van Gogh, Thomas Jefferson, [Eric the Red], Stan Laurel, Ron Howard, Katharine Hepburn, Maud Gonne, [Maureen O'Hara], [Shirley Manson], Ewan McGregor, Lindsay Lohan...etc... ❋ Gingernyc (2007)

Oh my god, you're hair is ginger. [Would you mind] if I [kissed] your feet for [a while]? ❋ Short6CR (2010)

[Ron Weasley] is ginger ❋ F!re Crotch ~ (2009)

[Rupert Grint] is the sexiest ginger in [the galaxy]/[universe]. ❋ Mmmmrupertgrint (2008)

Some famous gingers are [Lucille Ball], Lindsay Lohan, [Napoleon Bonaparte], Cleopatra, and [Malcom X]. ❋ Someone!!!!ahdklghakl (2009)

I have beautiful [red hair], cute [freckles], and [pale skin]. I love it and don't care what anyone else thinks! The word "ginger" just isn't a nice word. ❋ Country Girl Superwoman1 (2008)

[Mmm]... [look at that] [hot] ginger! ❋ MapleSailor (2009)

I am [a ginger] and I know [most people] are [jealous] of me :) ❋ 15632 (2007)

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