gingers

Noun

ginger (countable and uncountable, plural gingers)

1. The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
2. The plant that produces this rhizome.
3. Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber
4. A reddish-brown color.
5. (colloquial, countable, derogatory, often) A person with reddish hair; a redhead.
6. (colloquial, uncountable) Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character).
   • The position in the country and in this House might be well expressed by a reference to the recent activities of the ginger party in Great Britain — the party that demanded that more ginger be put into the conduct of the war.1918, Official Report of Debates, House of Commons, Canada Parliament House of Commons

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