ginger
Zesty Asian spice
Ginger is a plant, the root of which is widely used as a spice.
Ginger also designates a color, especially of hair, that has a light reddish cast.
A person with this hair color and a fair complexion may be called a ginger, and it’s not unusual for cats with reddish-brown fur to go by this name.
In Cockney rhyming slang, Ginger refers to a gay man, the rhyme being ginger beer/queer.
Aromatic bark spice
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- clovesDried flower-bud spice
- nutmegAromatic seed spice
galangal · cumin · coriander · star anise · fenugreek · peppercorn · saffron · allspice
Horizontal underground plant stem
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- galangalPungent Asian cooking rhizome
- knobRounded gripping fixture
- freshNewly made, not stale
young · mature · peeled · sliced · julienned · fibrous · underground · harvested
Reddish-brown metallic element
- amberHardened ancient tree secretion
- rustIron oxide coating
- auburnReddish-brown hue
- tawnyWarm brownish-yellow hue
reddish · orange · sandy · golden · strawberry blonde · marmalade · cinnamon · freckled
Quick-cook in hot oil
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- dressingSauce for salads
- soupCooked liquid dish
broth · baking · cookies · cake · ale · beer · snap · chutney
Lively in flavor
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
spicy · peppery · bite · kick · fiery · aromatic · earthy · citrusy
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
circulation · immunity · motion sickness · morning sickness · cold · flu · soothing · tea
cinnamon
Aromatic bark spice
nutmeg · galangal · cumin · coriander · star anise · fenugreek · peppercorn · saffron · allspice · mace
rhizome
Horizontal underground plant stem
fresh · young · mature · peeled · sliced · julienned · fibrous · underground · harvested · organic
copper
Reddish-brown metallic element
tawny · reddish · orange · sandy · golden · strawberry blonde · marmalade · cinnamon · freckled · fair
stir-fry
Quick-cook in hot oil
soup · broth · baking · cookies · cake · ale · beer · snap · chutney · teriyaki
zesty
Lively in flavor
warm · spicy · peppery · bite · kick · fiery · aromatic · earthy · citrusy · bright
nausea
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
remedy · circulation · immunity · motion sickness · morning sickness · cold · flu · soothing · tea · tonic
feisty
Aggressively spirited
plucky · fiery · vivacious · energetic · bold · sassy · redhead · temper · spark
- plantstree, plants, leaves, bluebonnet, trees
- Asian cropsrice, tea, soybeans, millet, bamboo
- edible rootscarrot, radish, turnip, parsnip, rutabaga
- herbs & spicesbasil, mint, cinnamon, vanilla, pepper
- holiday bakingsugar cookies, fruitcake, yule log, peppermint bark, spritz cookies
- home remedieshoney, lemon, garlic, turmeric, chamomile
gingerbland
Lacking distinctive qualities
mild · cooling · unseasoned · plain · subtle
gingerlethargy
Abnormal drowsiness and apathy
sluggishness · listlessness · torpor · torpidity · lifelessness
- ginger aleSpiced carbonated soft drink
- gingerbread manHuman-shaped spiced cookie
- gingerbread menSpiced cookies shaped like people
- gingerbread housesEdible spiced cookie buildings
- ginger snapsCrisp spiced molasses cookies
- ginger beerFermented soft drink
gingerly, gingerbread, ginger ale, gingers, gingery, gingered, gingerbread man, gingersnap, gingerroot