ginger

English

/ˈdʒɪndʒə/, /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • 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) A person with reddish-brown hair; a redhead.
  • (colloquial) Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character).

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gingere inherited from Old English gingifer derived from Latin gingiber, zingiberi derived from Ancient Greek ζιγγίβερις derived from Sauraseni Prakrit सिङ्गबेर derived from Sanskrit शृङ्गवेर.

Origin

Sanskrit

शृङ्गवेर

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