: a Chinese perennial herb (Panax ginseng synonym P. schinseng of the family Araliaceae, the ginseng family) having five leaflets on each leaf, scarlet berries, and an aromatic root used in herbal medicine especially in eastern Asia
b
: any of several plants related to ginseng
especially: a North American herb (P. quinquefolius)
2
: the root of a ginseng
Illustration of ginseng
1 root
2 leaves and flowers
Examples of ginseng in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebAcai bowls include a Cacao Energy with maca root (aka Peruvian ginseng); gluten-free granola, banana and cacao nibs and custard; and a Cold Brew Crave with coffee, coconut, macadamia nuts and strawberry.—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024 Its first release will be a botanical spirit with juniper, orange and ginseng, recommended as a replacement for gin in cocktails.—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024 Takumi quizzes Hana on tree types, warns her away from a thorny Siberian ginseng plant, and shows her the bony remains of a fawn.—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 May 2024 The eye cream contains a dark circle complex featuring caffeine, Brazilian ginseng, horse chestnut, and light-reflecting particles.—Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for ginseng
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: a Chinese perennial herb (Panax ginseng synonym P. schinseng of the family Araliaceae, the ginseng family) having 5-foliolate leaves, scarlet berries, and an aromatic root valued especially locally as a medicine
b
: any of several plants (especially genus Panax) related to or used as substitutes for the Chinese ginseng
especially: a North American woodland herb (P. quinquefolius)
2
: the aromatic root of a ginseng that is used in herbal medicine especially in eastern Asia
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