Definition
Definition of gingered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
cookingRare flavored with ginger spiceRare
- The gingered cookies were a holiday favorite.
2.
colorRare having a reddish-brown colorRare
- The gingered walls gave the room a warm feel.
Origin of gingered
English, ginger + -ed (past participle)
Examples of gingered in a sentence
She prepared a gingered sauce for the chicken. The gingered cat basked in the sun. She admired the gingered leaves in autumn.
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- French:au gingembre, roux, ...
- German:ingwerhaltig, rotbraun, ...
- Italian:allo zenzero, rossastro, ...
- Spanish:de jengibre, marrón rojizo, ...
- Portuguese:com gengibre, avermelhado, ...
- Chinese:姜味, 姜黄色的, ...
- Japanese:ジンジャー風味の, 赤褐色の, ...
- Arabic:مُنَكَّه بِالزَّنْجَبِيل, زَنْجَبِيلِي, ...
- Hebrew:מְתוּבָּל בְּגִ'ינְגֶ'ר, אֲדְמוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:имбирный, рыжеватый, ...
- Ukrainian:імбирний, рудий, ...
- Hindi:अदरक युक्त, अदरकी, ...
Definition of ginger - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
culinary spicespicy root used as a spice or flavoring
- She added fresh ginger to the soup for extra flavor.
2.
redheadRare person with reddish-brown hairRare
- My friend is a ginger with curly hair.
3.
colorsRare reddish-brown colorRare
- She painted her room a warm ginger.
Adjective
1.
colorhaving a reddish-brown color, especially for hair or fur
- She has beautiful ginger hair.
2.
behaviorvery careful or cautious
- He took a ginger approach to the negotiations.
Verb
1.
enlivenUK make something more lively or excitingUK
- They gingered up the party with music.
2.
cookingflavor a dish by adding a spicy root
- She gingered the soup for extra warmth.
3.
horse trainingTECH. UK apply a stimulant to a horse to increase livelinessTECH. UK
- The trainer gingered the horse before the show.
Images of ginger
spicy root used as a spice or flavoring 
reddish-brown color
Expressions with ginger
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edible root-like spice used to flavor many cooked dishes
She added grated common ginger to the soup for extra flavor.
fizzy drink made from ginger and syrup
She ordered a ginger beer with her meal.
having the smell of ginger
The ginger-scented candle filled the room with warmth.
spice made from dried ground ginger root
She added powdered ginger to the cookie dough.
root of the ginger plant used in food or medicine
Ginger root is used in tea and cooking.
underground stem of ginger plant used in cooking
She added root ginger to the stir-fry.
gingerroot cooked in sugar syrup and coated with sugar
I love adding crystallized ginger to my cookies.
carbonated drink flavored with ginger
Ginger ale is a popular choice for mixing cocktails.
small piece of ginger root
She added a ginger knob to the soup for extra flavor.
young ginger with tender skin and mild flavor
Baby ginger adds a subtle flavor to the dish.
male cat with orange or reddish fur
The ginger tom slept in the sun all afternoon.
tropical plant with bright red flowers often grown for decoration
Red ginger is popular in gardens for its bright flowers.
preserved ginger in sugar syrup
She added stem ginger to the dessert for extra flavor.
ginger harvested early with thin skin
Young ginger is often used in pickles and teas.
group inside a larger one pushing for change or action
The ginger group pushed for new policies within the party.
make something more lively or exciting
We need to ginger up the party with some music.
play a prank by knocking on a door then running away
When we were kids, we used to knock down ginger on Fridays.
alcoholic drink made from fermented ginger with sugar, water, often spices
She served a glass of ginger wine after dinner.
having hair that is reddish-yellow or orangey-brown
She is ginger-haired and stands out in a crowd.
tropical Asian plant with showy flowers and aromatic leaves
Shell ginger grows well in warm, humid gardens.
type of ginger with white flesh
White ginger is often used in Asian cuisine.
North American plant with aromatic root
The wild ginger in my garden is Asarum canadense.
soft drink with a spicy ginger taste
She enjoys a cold ginger pop on hot days.
Origin of ginger
Old English, gingifer (ginger plant)
Examples of ginger in a sentence
The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground ginger. The ginger in our class is very talented. She spotted a ginger in the crowd. The artist chose ginger for the sunset hues. Her hair was a striking ginger shade. The cat's ginger fur shone in the sunlight.
He admired the ginger hue of the autumn leaves. She made a ginger decision about investing. His ginger steps avoided any potential pitfalls. They gingered the presentation with some humor. The chef gingered the dish with a spicy sauce. He gingered the tea to enhance its taste. They gingered the cookies for a spicy kick. They gingered the stallion to ensure it performed well. Before the race, the jockey gingered the mare.
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- French:gingembre, fauve, ...
- German:Ingwer, rötlich, ...
- Italian:zenzero, rossiccio, ...
- Spanish:jengibre, rojizo, ...
- Portuguese:gengibre, cauteloso, ...
- Chinese:姜, 姜黄色的, ...
- Japanese:生姜, 赤褐色の, ...
- Arabic:زَنْجَبِيل, أحْمَر, ...
- Hebrew:גִ'ינְגֶ'ר, אַדְמְדַּם חוּם, ...
- Russian:имбирь, осторожный, ...
- Ukrainian:імбир, руде, ...
- Hindi:अदरक, लाल-भूरा, ...
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