Resembling or characteristic of ginger.

plural of gingerol

(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric compounds responsible for the heat of ginger

plural of gingernut

In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.

Often of movements: very careful, cautious, or delicate. / (obsolete) Often of a person or the way they move: dainty, delicate; also, excessively delicate; affected, mincing.

A type of biscuit (American: cookie) made from dough seasoned with ginger.

A biscuit/cookie in the shape of a person and flavoured with ginger.

(food) A type of cake whose main flavoring is ginger. / (figuratively, obsolete) Something ersatz; something showy but insubstantial. / (architecture) A flamboyant Victorian-era architectural style.

Somewhat reddish or reddish-brown in colour (especially of hair or skin colouring). / (of a person) Having reddish-brown hair. / Having a flavour or aroma of the spice ginger; containing that spice.