English word ginsenoside comes from English ginseng, English -oside
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ginseng | English (eng) | Any plant of two species of the genus Panax (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius), having forked roots supposed to have medicinal properties.. The root of such a plant, or an extract of these roots. |
| -oside | English (eng) | |
| ginsenoside | English (eng) | Any of several triterpenoid saponins found in ginseng and related plants that may be responsible for the plants' reported effects. |