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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

panax

/pəˈnæks/ noun · British & US
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What does panax mean?

noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Araliaceae, native to East Asia. The name 'panax' comes from the Greek word 'panakos', meaning 'all-healing'.

Example

"The panax plant has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat various ailments."

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