ldoce_134_agin·ger1 /ˈdʒɪndʒə $ -ər/ ●●○ noun [uncountableU] 1. DFHBPa root with a very strong hot taste, or the powder made from this root, that is used in cooking 姜;姜粉 →5 See picture of ginger 姜 →4 See picture of 见图 ginger 2. the plant that this root comes from 姜〔指植物〕