ginger

Definition

  • noun: the strongly flavored root of a tropical plant that is used in cooking
  • noun: a thickened pungent aromatic rhizome that is used as a spice and sometimes medicinally
  • verb: to make lively
  • synonyms: spirit, coloured, colorful

Examples

  • a left-wing 'ginger group' within the Labour Party

  • The child has 'ginger' [=reddish-brown] hair.

  • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of 'ginger'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) First Builder Yarwyck and I have decided to appoint a latrine captain to oversee this crucial task. Brian. It seems like a good job for a ginger. Ser Alliser. You have more experience than any other soldier at Castle Black. You proved your valour many times over by defending the Wall (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3