ginˈgerous adjective (Dickens)

Sandy, reddish

ginˈgery adjective

1. Of or like ginger
2. Sandy in colour
3. (of remarks) critical, cutting

gingeradeˈ or ginger ale noun

A carbonated soft drink flavoured with ginger

ginger beer noun

1. A mildly alcoholic sparkling drink made with fermenting ginger
2. Ginger ale

ginger beer plant noun

A symbiotic association of a yeast and a bacterium, by which ginger beer can be prepared, also called Californian bees

ginger cordial noun

A cordial made of ginger, lemon peel, raisins, water, and sometimes spirits

ginger group noun

A group within eg a political party seeking to inspire the rest with its own enthusiasm and activity

ginger nut noun

A small thick gingersnap

ginger pop noun (informal)

Weak ginger beer

ginˈgersnap noun

A gingerbread biscuit

ginger wine noun

An alcoholic drink made by fermenting sugar and water, and flavoured with various spices, chiefly ginger