American ginseng
Panax quinquefolius, source of an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonicPanax quinquefolius, source of an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)Panax quinquefolius, source of an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
Translations
3 languagesForms
plural: American ginsengs| Singular | American ginseng |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng:sangPanax quinquefolius
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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