\ ˈdäŋ-ˈkwī
, ˈdȯŋ- \
, ˈdȯŋ- \
Definition of dong quai
: the root of an Asian angelica (Angelica sinensis) used especially in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and laxative
also
: an extract or preparation of dong quai
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“Dong quai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dong%20quai. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.
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dong quai
noun
\ ˈdäŋ-ˈkwī, ˈdȯŋ-
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Medical Definition of dong quai
: the root of an Asian angelica (Angelica sinensis) used especially in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and laxative
also
: an extract or preparation of dong quai
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