Meaning of gingery in English

Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɪndʒəri/
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Classifying Adjective
gingery
Definitions
1. having a piquant burning taste of spices or peppers
Examples
- « gingery Chinese food »
- « hot peppers »
- « hot curry »
- « corn chips with peppery salsa »
- « spicy tomato sauce »
Synonyms
- pungent
2. (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color
Examples
- « a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes »
- « a ginger kitten »
Synonyms