1gin·ger 
/ˈʤɪnʤɚ/ noun
/ˈʤɪnʤɚ/ noun [noncount] 1 a : the strongly flavored root of a tropical plant that is used in cooking
b : a spice made from ginger
▪ The recipe calls for a teaspoon of ginger. 2 chiefly Brit : a light reddish or reddish-brown color
b : a spice made from ginger
▪ The recipe calls for a teaspoon of ginger.
— ginger adjective, chiefly Brit
▪ The child has ginger [=reddish-brown] hair.
▪ The child has ginger [=reddish-brown] hair.
— gin·gery /ˈʤɪnʤəri/ adjective [more gingery; most gingery]
▪ a gingery sauce
/ˈʤɪnʤəri/ adjective [more gingery; most gingery] ▪ a gingery sauce
