ginger vs strawberry blonde

ginger

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

  • 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. 

  • The plant that produces this rhizome. 

  • 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. 

strawberry blonde

noun
  • A person, especially a female, who has hair of this colour. 

  • A cocktail comprising one part vodka to two parts cherry brandy to three parts cola topped with a dash of cream and stirred gently with a swizzle stick before serving. 

adj
  • An uncommon hair colour that is a combination of blonde and red. Strawberry blonde hair appears blonde in dim light, but when exposed to sun or a bright light, the hair may assume a slight tinge of pink or red color. 

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