noun
- A tall Asian tree with fan-shaped leaves, widely planted as an ornamental; also called ginkgo.
Usage: Also spelled 'ginkgo' (more common in modern usage).; The tree is known for its distinctive yellow fall foliage and foul-smelling fruit.
Examples
- The jingko tree in our park turns brilliant gold every autumn.
- Jingko leaves are often used in traditional medicine.
- Many cities plant jingko trees along streets because they are hardy and pollution-resistant.
- The female jingko produces fruit with a notoriously unpleasant smell.
- Jingko is one of the oldest living tree species on Earth.