Ginkgo
noun
A large tree from China that is often planted in cities and is resistant to pollution.
The courtyard was lined with ginkgo trees, their unique fan-shaped leaves casting shade to the ground below.
Often appears as...
- ginkgo tree
- ginkgo leaf
noun
Extracts of the ginkgo tree that are used in traditional medicine, as they are believed to improve memory.
There is some evidence to suggest that ginkgo can help with memory problems caused by dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Often appears as...
- ginkgo supplement
- ginkgo extract
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A large tree from China that is often planted in cities and is resistant to pollution.
The courtyard was lined with ginkgo trees, their unique fan-shaped leaves casting shade to the ground below.
Often appears as...
- ginkgo tree
- ginkgo leaf
noun
Extracts of the ginkgo tree that are used in traditional medicine, as they are believed to improve memory.
There is some evidence to suggest that ginkgo can help with memory problems caused by dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Often appears as...
- ginkgo supplement
- ginkgo extract
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Presence
Ginkgo trees are common in city landscapes for their hardiness and pollution resistance.
You'll recognize the resilient ginkgo trees placed along our busy city streets.
Pro Tip 2/3Distinct Leaves
The ginkgo tree's leaves are fan-shaped, which makes them easily identifiable.
In autumn, the golden color of ginkgo leaves stands out in the park.
Pro Tip 3/3Foul Smell
The seeds of female ginkgo trees can emit an unpleasant odor, a point of interest or humor.
Avoid stepping on fallen ginkgo seeds; they can really stink up the sidewalk!
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Presence
Ginkgo trees are common in city landscapes for their hardiness and pollution resistance.
You'll recognize the resilient ginkgo trees placed along our busy city streets.
Pro Tip 2/3Distinct Leaves
The ginkgo tree's leaves are fan-shaped, which makes them easily identifiable.
In autumn, the golden color of ginkgo leaves stands out in the park.
Pro Tip 3/3Foul Smell
The seeds of female ginkgo trees can emit an unpleasant odor, a point of interest or humor.
Avoid stepping on fallen ginkgo seeds; they can really stink up the sidewalk!
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Presence
Ginkgo trees are common in city landscapes for their hardiness and pollution resistance.
You'll recognize the resilient ginkgo trees placed along our busy city streets.
Pro Tip 2/3Distinct Leaves
The ginkgo tree's leaves are fan-shaped, which makes them easily identifiable.
In autumn, the golden color of ginkgo leaves stands out in the park.
Pro Tip 3/3Foul Smell
The seeds of female ginkgo trees can emit an unpleasant odor, a point of interest or humor.
Avoid stepping on fallen ginkgo seeds; they can really stink up the sidewalk!
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And they said to him, "We don't need them, we've already got antidepressants." And he was like, "What do you mean?" He thought they were going to talk about some kind of herbal remedy, like St. John's Wort, ginkgo biloba, something like that. Instead, they told him a story.
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This could be why you're...
And they said to him, "We don't need them, we've already got antidepressants." And he was like, "What do you mean?" He thought they were going to talk about some kind of herbal remedy, like St. John's Wort, ginkgo biloba, something like that. Instead, they told him a story.
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Alvin Leung
English Chef
I especially like to make my own ginkgo soup, bean curd sheet soup, and red bean soup. This way, I can control the sugar portions.
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Alvin Leung
English Chef
I especially like to make my own ginkgo soup, bean curd sheet soup, and red bean soup. This way, I can control the sugar portions.
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