Ginseng
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɛŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ginseng is a noun meaning The root of such a plant, or an extract of these roots.
Meaning
The root of such a plant, or an extract of these roots.
More Meanings
- Any plant of two species of the genus Panax (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius), having forked roots supposed to have medicinal and aphrodisiac properties.
Example Sentences
When the Afghan princes find it necessary to employ Chob-Chini, (the Jin-seng, or China root so celebrated as a purifier, tonic, and aphrodisiac) they choose the spring season.
Athletes' use of herbal supplements has skyrocketed in the past two decades. At the top of the list of popular herbs are echinacea and ginseng, whereas garlic, St. John's wort, soybean, ephedra and others are also surging in popularity or have been historically prevalent.
Word Forms
- ginsengs
- gingseng
- ginsing
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include species, participation, panax, gingseng, genseng, jinseng.
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