Ginkgo: meaning, definitions and examples

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ginkgo

 

[ หˆษกษชล‹koสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Ginkgo, also known as Ginkgo biloba, is a unique tree species native to China. It is the last surviving member of an ancient group of gymnosperms and is often referred to as a 'living fossil.' Ginkgo trees are known for their fan-shaped leaves and are commonly planted in urban areas due to their resilience to pollution and disease. The seeds of the ginkgo tree have been used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits, such as improving memory and reducing anxiety.

Synonyms

maidenhair tree

Examples of usage

  • The ginkgo tree is often planted along city streets.
  • Ginkgo biloba supplements are popular for cognitive health.
  • In autumn, the ginkgo leaves turn a vibrant yellow.

Translations

Translations of the word "ginkgo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ginkgo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคจเฅเค•เค—เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ginkgo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ginkgo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะฝะบะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miล‚orzฤ…b

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒใƒงใ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ginkgo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ginkgo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ginkgo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€ํ–‰๋‚˜๋ฌด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ูƒูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jinan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ginkgo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ถๆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ginkgo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ginkgo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะฝะบะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒœแƒ™แƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ginkgo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ginkgo

Etymology

The word 'ginkgo' comes from the Japanese word 'ginkyo,' which is a phonetic spelling of the Chinese term 'yinxiang' (้“ถๆ), meaning 'silver apricot.' Ginkgo trees have a long history, dating back over 200 million years. They were first cultivated in China and have significant cultural and medicinal importance. The tree was introduced to the West in the 18th century and has been widely planted in various countries for both ornamental and medicinal purposes. Ginkgo biloba is unique not only in its longevity but also in its resilience; it can withstand extreme environmental conditions. Throughout history, ginkgo seeds and leaves have been used in traditional medicine, particularly in Asian cultures, to treat various ailments, highlighting its role as both a historical and contemporary symbol of longevity and health.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,242, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.