dong quai

noun

ˈdäŋ-ˈkwī 

ˈdȯŋ-

: 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

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (southern Fujian) dōngguī (or a cognate form in another Chinese dialect)

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

dong quai

noun

ˈdäŋ-ˈkwī, ˈdȯŋ- 

: 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