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seng

seng

4 9.9
A plant like ginseng that people use in medicine
  • noun
  • Literature
translation icon : ginseng
  • In some areas, locals believe that seng can help improve health and vitality.

Examples

  • For many people, collecting seng in the wild is a cherished tradition passed down through generations.

  • The herbalist recommended seng as a naturally soothing remedy for fatigue.

  • Su-Seng Pang, through his publications, seminars, and research, has established himself as a nationally recognized authority on composite material technology.

    Academic text (2002)

  • After being up 13 percent in 2004, the Hong Kong stock exchange's Hang Seng index has declined so far in 2005, and the number of property transactions in Shanghai has slowed sharply, indicating that hot money is starting to leave its favorite markets.

    Academic text (2005)

  • PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE): Tan Lip Seng

    Academic text (1994)

Synonyms

ginseng
vsseng
11 6.3

A plant with thick roots used in traditional medicine to boost energy

is a local dialect word used for that plant in some US regions
American ginseng
vsseng
  • US
7.0

A North American woodland plant with a root used as medicine like the Asian kind

is a local regional name used in parts of the United States

Compounds

Ah Seng
  • Slang
9.9

A young man who likes gadgets like phones and computers and helps others with tech problems

Surface Forms

seng singular
sengs plural

Etymology

Seng as a noun is a regional short form of ginseng, the medicinal root. A helpful way to remember it is to think of ginseng and know that seng means that same plant.