ginkgo

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

Thân thiện

A ginkgo tree's fan-shaped leaves turn bright 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 a living fossil, with no close living relatives, and is now cultivated worldwide, especially as an ornamental and street tree.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ancient ginkgo tree in the park turns a brilliant yellow in autumn.
  • Many people take extracts from the ginkgo leaf for their supposed health benefits.
  • The ginkgo is often planted in urban areas because it tolerates pollution well.

Advanced Usage

• "Ginkgo biloba": The full scientific name for the species, often used in botanical, medical, or formal contexts.
  • The study focused on the antioxidant properties of Ginkgo biloba extract.

Variants and Related Words

• Gingko (noun): An alternative, less common spelling of "ginkgo."
• Maidenhair tree (noun): A common name for the ginkgo tree, referring to the resemblance of its leaves to those of the maidenhair fern.
  • The maidenhair tree is a popular choice for city landscaping.

Synonyms

• Maidenhair tree: The most common synonym.
• Fossil tree: A name referencing its status as a living fossil.

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

• gingko
• maidenhair tree
• Ginkgo biloba