five finger

/faɪv ˈfɪŋɡər/
noun
  1. A type of plant, especially a species of ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) with five leaflets, or a creeping plant (Potentilla) with five-petaled flowers.
    • We found five-finger growing wild in the forest.
    • The five-finger plant is often used in herbal medicine.
    • Five-finger is also known as American ginseng.
  2. A type of minimalist shoe that has separate sections for each toe, like a glove for the foot.
    • Five-finger shoes allow your toes to move naturally.
    • Some people find five-finger shoes uncomfortable at first.
    • He wears five-finger shoes for running on trails.
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