Gensengs

/ˈdʒɛnsɛŋz/ noun

Definition

The plural of genseng; multiple ginseng plants or servings of ginseng root.

Etymology

The plural form of the alternate spelling 'genseng,' formed by adding the English plural '-s.' This reflects how English speakers pluralize variant spellings of loanwords.

Kelly Says

If you're buying ginseng at an Asian market and see the older spelling 'genseng,' don't be confused—it's just an old-fashioned way of writing the same medicinal plant!

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