"ginger" meaning in English

See ginger in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ [UK], /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ginger.wav [UK] Forms: ginger [singular], gingers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Ginger is a strongly flavored root used in cooking.
    Sense id: simple-ginger-en-noun-QhA3LvLW
  2. Ginger is a brown/red/orange color
    Sense id: simple-ginger-en-noun-cET3A848
  3. A ginger is someone with reddish brown hair. Synonyms: redhead
    Sense id: simple-ginger-en-noun-0ubDitQ~ Categories (other): Colloquial
     
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