gingko

/'giɳkgou/ Cách viết khác : (gingko) /'giɳkou/

Thân thiện

The gingko tree on the corner turns a brilliant yellow in autumn.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A deciduous, dioecious tree (Ginkgo biloba) native to China, characterized by distinctive fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds. It is known for its hardiness and is widely cultivated, especially as an ornamental street tree.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ancient gingko tree in the park turns a brilliant yellow in autumn.
  • Gingko leaves are often used in traditional medicine.
  • Many city planners choose the gingko for urban landscaping because it is resistant to pollution.

Advanced Usage

• "Gingko biloba": The full scientific name for the species, often used in botanical and medicinal contexts.
  • Extracts from Gingko biloba are studied for their potential cognitive benefits.

Variants and Related Words

• Ginkgo: The more common alternate spelling of "gingko". Both spellings refer to the same tree.
  • The ginkgo is considered a living fossil.
• Maidenhair tree: A common name for the gingko/ginkgo tree, referring to the resemblance of its leaves to those of the maidenhair fern.

Synonyms

• Maidenhair tree: The most common synonym.
• Fossil tree: A name referencing its ancient lineage.

Related Phrases and Idioms

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is primarily literal, referring to the tree itself.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. deciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds; exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ginkgo
• maidenhair tree
• Ginkgo biloba