American ginseng

/əˌmɛrəkən ˌdʒɪnˈsɛŋ/
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Other forms: American ginsengs

Definitions of American ginseng
  1. noun
    North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
    synonyms: Panax quinquefolius, sang
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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