gingernut

== English == === Alternative forms === ginger nut === Etymology === From ginger +‎ nut. === Pronunciation === === Noun === gingernut (plural gingernuts) (UK) A hard biscuit, flavoured with powdered ginger, often dunked in tea. (UK, slang) A redhead; a ginger-haired person. ==== Synonyms ==== (ginger biscuit): gingersnap ==== Hyponyms ==== (redhead): ginger knob