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Definition of ginkgo

ginkgo

/ˈɡɪŋ.koʊ/
gink · go
Plural:ginkgoes
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• noun

1

An herbal extract or dietary supplement derived from the leaves of the ginkgo tree, commonly purported to improve memory and cognitive function.

Example

"Many elderly patients ask their pharmacists about potential drug interactions before taking ginkgo."

2

A large deciduous tree native to China, characterized by distinct fan-shaped leaves and recognized as a living fossil because it has no close living botanical relatives.

Example

"The ancient ginkgo in the temple courtyard turned a brilliant, luminous yellow in late autumn."

• Rhymes for ginkgo

• Nearby Words

ginger lily
gingerbread
gingham
ginkgo
ginseng
giraffe
girder

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 17th century from the Japanese 'ginkyō', ultimately from the Middle Chinese 'yínxìng', meaning 'silver apricot'.

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