GINGER
/ΛdΚΙͺndΚΙ/
8
Scrabble
11
WWF
G(2) I(1) N(1) G(2) E(1) R(1)
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Definition
/ΛdΚΙͺndΚΙ/
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.
verb
- To add ginger to.
- To enliven, to spice (up).
- To apply ginger to the anus of a horse to encourage it to carry its tail high and move in a lively fashion.
- To inspire (someone); to give a little boost to.
adjective
- (of hair) Of a reddish-brown colour.
Source: Wiktionary
