ginger vs mandarin orange

ginger

noun
  • The plant that produces this rhizome. 

  • The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative. 

  • Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber 

  • A reddish-brown color. 

  • Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character). 

  • Any soft fizzy drink, or can or bottle of such; pop; soda. 

  • A homosexual. 

  • A person with reddish-brown hair; a redhead. 

  • Ginger ale, or can or bottle of such (especially if dry). 

adj
  • Very careful or cautious; also, delicate, sensitive. 

  • Homosexual. 

  • Having hair or fur of this colour. 

  • Of a reddish-brown colour. 

adv
  • In a very careful or cautious manner; also, delicately, sensitively. 

verb
  • To enliven, to spice (up). 

  • To inspire (someone); to give a little boost to. 

  • To apply ginger to the anus of a horse to encourage it to carry its tail high and move in a lively fashion. 

  • To add ginger to. 

  • To move gingerly, in a very careful and cautious manner. 

mandarin orange

noun
  • A small citrus tree (Citrus reticulata) with fruit resembling the orange. 

  • The fruit of this tree, smaller than an orange and oblate. In daily usage, it may include other similar citrus fruits like Citrus unshiu (satsuma or mikan) Citrus tangerina (tangerine). 

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