n. a homosexual.adj. homosexual.n. Any plant of a genus (Zingiber, especially Zingiber officinale) of tropical Asiatic and Polynesian herbs of a family (Zingiberaceae, the ginger family) with pungent aromatic rhizomes used as a condiment and as a stimulant and acarminative.n. The rhizome of this plant used as a spice either as it is or in dried powdered form.n. A reddish-brown colour/color.n. A person with reddish-brown hair; a redhead.n. vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character)adj. Of a reddish-brown colour.adj. flavoured with ginger.v. To add ginger to.v. To enliven, to spice (up).v. To move gingerly.