ginger

IPA: dʒˈɪndʒɝ

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.
(colloquial, often derogatory, countable) A person with reddish-brown hair; a redhead.
(colloquial, uncountable) Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character).
(colloquial, countable and uncountable) Ginger ale, or can or bottle of such (especially if dry).
(colloquial, Scotland, especially Glasgow, countable and uncountable) Any fizzy soft drink, or can or bottle of such; pop; soda.
(UK, Cockney rhyming slang) A homosexual.
A female given name from English and nickname.
(rare) A male nickname.
A given name for animals having ginger- or orange-coloured fur or feathers.

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.
(Nigeria, transitive) To inspire (someone); to give a little boost to.
To move gingerly, in a very careful and cautious manner.

(of hair or fur) Of a reddish-brown colour.
Having hair or fur of this colour.
(chiefly Britain, regional, Canada, US) Very careful or cautious; also, delicate, sensitive.
(UK, Cockney rhyming slang) Homosexual.

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