ginseng

[ jin-seng ]

/ ˈdʒɪn sɛŋ /

noun

any of several plants of the genus Panax, especially P. pseudoginseng, of eastern Asia, or P. qinquefolius, of North America, having an aromatic root used medicinally.

the root itself.

a preparation made from it.

Also genseng.

Origin of ginseng

1645–55; <Chinese (Wade-Giles) jên2 shên1, (Pinyin) rén-shēn, equivalent to rén man + shēn name for a kind of herb

Words nearby ginseng

gin rickey, gin rummy, Ginsberg, Ginsberg, Allen, Ginsburg, ginseng, ginseng family, gin sling, Ginza, Ginzberg, Ginzburg

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Example sentences from the Web for ginseng

There are several herbs used as supplements that fall under the term ginseng, though the most common is Panax ginseng.
Fish Oil, Turmeric, and Ginseng, Oh My! Are ‘Brain Foods’ B.S.?|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD|October 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ginseng is a plant found growing wild in the deep shaded forests and on the hillsides thruout the United States and Canada.
Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants|A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding
I will go on with my search and allow the ginseng to grow that much heavier.
The Harvester|Gene Stratton Porter
The writer has repeatedly cautioned those entering the business of Ginseng culture to be careful.
Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants|A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding

Ginseng does splendidly under a tent if the tent is built expressly with regard to the requirements of Ginseng.
Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants|A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding
The island devoted itself mainly to the growing of peonies and ginseng.
The Foundations of Japan|J.W. Robertson Scott

British Dictionary definitions for ginseng

ginseng

/ (ˈdʒɪnsɛŋ) /

noun

either of two araliaceous plants, Panax schinseng of China or P. quinquefolius of North America, whose forked aromatic roots are used medicinally

the root of either of these plants or a substance obtained from the roots, believed to possess stimulant, tonic, and energy-giving properties

Word Origin for ginseng

C17: from Mandarin Chinese jen shen, from jen man (from a resemblance of the roots to human legs) + shen ginseng

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单词	ginseng
释义	ginseng [ jin-seng ] / ˈdʒɪn sɛŋ / noun any of several plants of the genus Panax, especially P. pseudoginseng, of eastern Asia, or P. qinquefolius, of North America, having an aromatic root used medicinally. the root itself. a preparation made from it. Also genseng. Origin of ginseng 1645–55; <Chinese (Wade-Giles) jên2 shên1, (Pinyin) rén-shēn, equivalent to rén man + shēn name for a kind of herb Words nearby ginseng gin rickey, gin rummy, Ginsberg, Ginsberg, Allen, Ginsburg, ginseng, ginseng family, gin sling, Ginza, Ginzberg, Ginzburg Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for ginseng There are several herbs used as supplements that fall under the term ginseng, though the most common is Panax ginseng. Fish Oil, Turmeric, and Ginseng, Oh My! Are ‘Brain Foods’ B.S.?\|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD\|October 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Ginseng is a plant found growing wild in the deep shaded forests and on the hillsides thruout the United States and Canada. Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants\|A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding I will go on with my search and allow the ginseng to grow that much heavier. The Harvester\|Gene Stratton Porter The writer has repeatedly cautioned those entering the business of Ginseng culture to be careful. Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants\|A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding Ginseng does splendidly under a tent if the tent is built expressly with regard to the requirements of Ginseng. Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants\|A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding The island devoted itself mainly to the growing of peonies and ginseng. The Foundations of Japan\|J.W. Robertson Scott British Dictionary definitions for ginseng ginseng / (ˈdʒɪnsɛŋ) / noun either of two araliaceous plants, Panax schinseng of China or P. quinquefolius of North America, whose forked aromatic roots are used medicinally the root of either of these plants or a substance obtained from the roots, believed to possess stimulant, tonic, and energy-giving properties Word Origin for ginseng C17: from Mandarin Chinese jen shen, from jen man (from a resemblance of the roots to human legs) + shen ginseng Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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