Gingkoes

/ˈɡɪŋkoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gingko; multiple gingko trees or fruits from gingko trees.

Etymology

Plural form of 'gingko,' formed regularly by adding '-es'.

Kelly Says

City planners love gingkoes because they're tough as nails and beautiful in fall, but there's a quirky problem: female gingkoes produce fruits that smell absolutely terrible—like rotten cheese—so cities have to carefully plant only male trees.

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