adjective
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like or tasting of ginger
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of or like the colour ginger
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full of vigour; high-spirited
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pointed; biting
a gingery remark
Etymology
Origin of gingery
Example Sentences
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The rolls sat in a puddle of dark, salty, gingery soy sauce.
From Seattle Times
The gingery, garlicky dressing is a bracing contrast to the sweetness of the carrots.
From Seattle Times
Pumpkin bread, pies, anything with a gingery smell to it.
From Salon
Seir Hill Biscayne is made for cocktails, with bold notes of dark molasses and charred oak, hints of vanilla and black raspberry, and fierce gingery bite that cuts through any mixer.
From Washington Post
Oftentimes, these recipes have additional ingredients that aren't as universally loved by all, such as shredded cabbage, sprouts or a gingery dressing.
From Salon
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