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GINGER

Definition:

[noun] perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
[noun] dried ground gingerroot
Synonyms: powdered
[noun] pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Oriental cookery
Synonyms: root
[noun] liveliness and energy; "this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep"
Synonyms: pep, peppiness
[verb] add ginger to in order to add flavor; "ginger the soup"
[adjective] (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color; "a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes"; "a ginger kitten"