ginger

From Wiktionary

Pronunciation[change]

  • (UK) IPA (key): /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ or /ˈɡɪŋə/ (person with red hair)
  • (US) IPA (key): /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/

Noun[change]

Singular
ginger

Plural
gingers

Ginger-plant-flower-root
  1. (uncountable) Ginger is a strongly flavored root used in cooking.
    Ginger is used to make gingerbread and ginger beer.
    Robert likes ginger-flavored candies the best.
  2. Ginger is a brown/red/orange color
  3. (informal) (countable) A ginger is someone with reddish brown hair.
    Many gingers have freckles.