ˈgiŋ(ˌ)kō sometimes ˈji- or -ŋk(ˌ)gō or -ŋk(ˌ)yō noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Japanese ginkyo, from gin silver (from Chinese yin 2 ) + kyo apricot, from Chinese hsing 4
1. capitalized : a monotypic genus of broad-leaved gymnospermous trees (family Ginkgoaceae) that are native to eastern China, have apparently been preserved as temple trees being very rare in the wild, and are distinguished by fan-shaped deciduous leaves and yellow fruits resembling drupes
2. or ging·ko “ also gin·ko “ plural ginkgos or ginkgoes or gingkos or gingkoes also ginkos or ginkoes : a tree ( Ginkgo biloba ) that is the sole representative of the genus Ginkgo — called also maidenhair tree