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platycodon

platycodon

9.9
The dried root of a blue-flowered garden plant used in East Asian cooking and medicine
  • noun
  • /ˈplætɪkoʊdɒn/
translation icon : raíz de platicodón
  • I added platycodon to the soup for flavor.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying the health benefits of platycodon in modern medicine.

  • In Korean cuisine, platycodon root is often added to salads and soups.

  • The herbalist recommended platycodon for its soothing properties in traditional remedies.

  • Have you ever tried platycodon in your cooking?

  • In East Asian cooking, platycodon is often added to soups for its unique flavor and health benefits.

  • The herbalist recommended using platycodon root to improve digestion and boost overall wellness.

  • After drying, platycodon root can be ground into a powder and used in traditional medicine.

Surface Forms

platycodon singular
platycodons plural

Etymology

Platycodon is also used for the dried root of that same plant in East Asian cooking and medicine, because people used the plant's name for its useful root; that's why platycodon can mean the flowering plant or the edible, medicinal root.