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ginkgo (giŋkō; also giŋkgō′)

noun pl. -·goes

an Asiatic tree (Ginkgo biloba) with fan-shaped leaves and fleshy, yellow, foul-smelling seeds enclosing a silvery, edible inner kernel: the only living member of a class (Ginkgoatae) of gymnosperms

Etymology: Jpn ginkyo < Sino-Jpn gin, silver + kyō, apricot

ginkgo Usage Examples

Possessives

  • ability: Ginkgo's phenomenal survival abilities are due to its ' unique chemistry, which pharmaceutical companies find difficult to synthesize.

Converse of object

  • take: There were no significant differences between those taking ginkgo and those taking placebo on any of the objective or subjective measures.

Adjective modifier

  • oral: Allergic skin reactions were reported in one trial with oral ginkgo 240 mg.

Modifies a noun

  • biloba: Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest trees on the planet, dating back about 200 million years.
  • supplementation: In the other studies, the most common complaints after ginkgo supplementation were stomach upset and nausea.
  • extract: However, the common belief that ginkgo extract boosts memory in humans has not been confirmed by science.
  • tree: Occasionally there's the piercing yellow of ginkgo trees.
  • leaf: Green tea with the right combination of ginkgo leaf and panax ginseng root.
  • product: We have three great ginkgo products to choose from.

Noun used with modifier

  • herb: Ginkgo Biloba The herb ginkgo biloba has been used for many years in Chinese medicine.

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