gingko
7.2
A Chinese tree with fan-shaped leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn
- noun
- /ˈɡɪŋkoʊ/
- US
:
ginkgo
- Many cities plant gingko trees along streets for their aesthetic appeal.
Examples
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The gingko tree is known for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves.
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In autumn, the yellow leaves of the gingko create a beautiful scene in the park.
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It's extract of the gingko.
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It's gingko biloba.
Synonyms
ginkgo
vsgingko
2
7.8
A tree with fan-shaped leaves often grown along streets and in gardens
highlights seed fleshiness rather than only seed color
1
6.3
A tree from China with fan-shaped leaves often grown in cities and used in medicine
focuses on ornamental street planting rather than medicinal use
maidenhair tree
vsgingko
8.4
A Chinese tree with fan-shaped leaves often planted along streets
is an alternative common name for the same species
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gingko comes from the Japanese word ginkyō, which in turn comes from Chinese words meaning 'silver' and 'apricot' because the tree's yellow seeds look a little like apricots. An early traveller wrote the name as 'ginkgo', and that spelling stuck, so today the word names the old Chinese tree with fan-shaped leaves.