dong quai
noun
ˈdäŋ-ˈkwī 
ˈdȯŋ-
: the root of an Asian angelica (Angelica sinensis) used especially in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and laxative
also : an extract or preparation of dong quai
Word History
Etymology
Chinese (southern Fujian) dōngguī (or a cognate form in another Chinese dialect)
First Known Use
1988, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
dong quai
noun
ˈdäŋ-ˈkwī, ˈdȯŋ-
: the root of an Asian angelica (Angelica sinensis) used especially in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and laxative
also : an extract or preparation of dong quai
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