gingerbread

(noun)

/ˈdʒɪndʒərˌbrɛd/

Definitions

A sweet, often spiced cake or cookie made with molasses or brown sugar and flavored with ginger.
A symphony of spices dancing within, gingerbread is the cozy lullaby of winter, a tender embrace of warmth and sweetness.

Example: She baked a gingerbread house for the holidays.
A decorative style of architecture featuring intricate woodwork and elaborate detailing.
An elegant tapestry of wooden lace, gingerbread architecture swirls with whimsy, echoing fairy tales and crafted dreams.

Example: The Victorian house featured beautiful gingerbread trim.

Middle English gyngerbrede, from Old French gingembras, alteration (by assimilation to gingembre 'ginger') of Latin zingiberi 'ginger'.

cookie, biscuit, cake