ginger; a perennial plant with a yellow, spicy underground stem used for seasoning, food, or medicine

to be; to correspond to; connects a subject to its identification, characterization, or identity

(of food) tough; overcooked; (of vegetables) overgrown; past their prime

Connects a describing word or phrase to the noun it describes; also used to indicate a possessive relationship.

hot; peppery; pungent like chili, garlic, or ginger