Ginkgo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ginkgo is a noun meaning Any trees native to China with small, fan-shaped leaves and edible seeds.
Meaning
Any trees native to China with small, fan-shaped leaves and edible seeds.
More Meanings
- The seed of a ginkgo tree.
Example Sentences
I swear the gingko's working in reverse
Like cycads — their gymnosperm relatives — and ferns, the ginkgo produces motile sperm. […] In fact, the tree was originally thought to be extinct in the wild until two populations were located in China. Such native ginkgos remain rare, with a preference for rich, streamside habitats.
Word Forms
- ginkgos
- ginkgoes
- gingko
Synonyms for ginkgo
Depending on context, synonyms include gingko.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gingko, ginkgoalean, salisburia, ginkgophytan, melinjo, gamhar.
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