English Dictionary

ginseng

/ˈd͡ʒɪnsɛŋ/

noun

Any plant of two species of the genus Panax (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius), having forked roots supposed to have medicinal properties. / The root of such a plant, or an extract of these roots.

I bought some ginseng from the herbal store.

意味（1）

Any plant of two species of the genus Panax (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius), having forked roots supposed to have medicinal properties.

意味（2）

The root of such a plant, or an extract of these roots.

When the Afghan princes find it necessary to employ Chob-Chini, (the Jin-seng, or China root so celebrated as a purifier, tonic, and aphrodisiac) they choose the spring season.