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pandanus

/pænˈdeɪnəs/

Meanings
noun
Any of various palm-like plants in the genus Pandanus.

Examples :

"The Hawaiian woman used leaves from the pandanus to weave a beautiful mat. "
plant biology organism nature

Related Words

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

Illustration leaves

leaves noun

/liːvz/

The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.

"The oak tree's large leaves provided shade for the children playing in the park. "

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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woman noun

/ˈwʊmɘn/ /ˈwʊmən/

An adult female human.

"My mother is a woman who always supports me. "

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any adverb

/ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/

To even the slightest extent, at all.

"I will not remain here any longer."

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various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

Illustration weave

weave noun

/wiːv/

A type or way of weaving.

"That rug has a very tight weave."

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plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

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like noun

/laɪk/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

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used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

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palm noun

/ˈpæm/ /pɑːm/ /pɑlm/

Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.

"The school's courtyard was shaded by tall palm trees. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"