Gingery: meaning, definitions and examples

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gingery

 

[ หˆdส’ษชndส’ษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste descriptor

Gingery refers to a flavor or aroma that resembles or is characteristic of ginger. It often implies a spicy warmth and a slightly sweet undertone, making it a popular term in culinary contexts. Foods or drinks described as gingery may evoke a sense of warmth and zest.

Synonyms

hot, peppery, spicy, zesty

Examples of usage

  • The tea had a gingery flavor that warmed me up.
  • She added a gingery spice to the dish.
  • The recipe called for a gingery sauce to complement the shrimp.

Translations

Translations of the word "gingery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apimentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฆเคฐเค• เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ingwerartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jahe

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฑะธั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ imbirny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿๅงœใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gingembreux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de jengibre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zencefil gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๊ฐ• ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู„ ุงู„ุฒู†ุฌุจูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกzvorovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกzvorovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅงœๅ‘ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ingverjev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ingiferkenndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทั–ะผะฑั–ั€ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™ncษ™filvari

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de jengibre

Etymology

The word 'gingery' is derived from 'ginger', which has its origins in the Middle English 'gingere', borrowed from Old French 'gingembre', which itself came from Latin 'zingiberi', and Greek 'zingiberis'. The root of the word traces back to the Sanskrit 'ล›แน›แน…ga veram', which means 'horn-root', referring to the shape of the ginger root. Ginger has been used for thousands of years, valued not only for its flavor enhancing properties but also for its medicinal benefits. The term 'gingery' began to emerge in the English language around the 16th century, primarily in culinary uses, reflecting the growing popularity of ginger in European kitchens. Over time, it has evolved in usage to describe not just the flavor but also the aroma associated with ginger, incorporating its characteristic warmth and spiciness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,714, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.