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panax

/ˈpæn.æks/
pan · ax
Plural:panaxes
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• noun

1

A genus of slow-growing, perennial plants in the ivy family (Araliaceae), native mostly to eastern Asia and North America, characterized by fleshy roots and widely known for producing ginseng.

Example

"Botanists study various species of panax to better understand the concentration of ginsenosides present in their roots."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'panax' refers to the formal botanical genus, the common term 'ginseng' is typically used when discussing the plant's root as a commercial or medicinal product.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Latin 'Panax', which traces back to the Greek word 'panax', meaning 'all-healing' (from 'pan-' meaning 'all' and 'akos' meaning 'cure'), reflecting the traditional belief in the plant's root as a panacea.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Panax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/panax
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