Meaning of ginkgo in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡɪŋkoʊ/

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  1. Noun

    ginkgo

    Etymology

    late 18th century: from Japanese ginkyō, from Chinese yínxìng

    Definitions

    1. deciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds

    Examples

    • « exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree »

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