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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

  • (..) - They'll find us. No, no. They won't, I promise you. Please, please. You must trust me. Do as he says. Move your big ginger head. Bifur, get in... ...the barrel! Move! Everyone's in. What do we do now? Hold your breath. (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug