(n) :
any plant of a genus (Zingiber, especially Zingiber officinale) of tropical Asiatic and Polynesian herbs of a family (Zingiberaceae, the ginger family) with pungent aromatic rhizomes used as a condiment and as a stimulant and acarminative; the rhizome of this plant used as a spice either as it is or in dried powdered form
(adj) :
(used to describe hair) Of a reddish-brown colour; flavoured with ginger
(v) :
to treat with care
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(n) :
any plant of a genus (Zingiber, especially Zingiber officinale) of tropical Asiatic and Polynesian herbs of a family (Zingiberaceae, the ginger family) with pungent aromatic rhizomes used as a condiment and as a stimulant and acarminative; the rhizome of this plant used as a spice either as it is or in dried powdered form
(adj) :
(used to describe hair) Of a reddish-brown colour; flavoured with ginger