HyperDic: pandanus

English > 2 senses of the word pandanus:
NOUNplantpandanusfiber from leaves of the pandanus tree
plantpandanus, screw pineany of various Old World tropical palmlike trees having huge prop roots and edible conelike fruits and leaves like pineapple leaves
pandanus > pronunciation
Soundspaendey'nahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > pandanus: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningFiber from leaves of the pandanus tree; used for woven articles (such as mats).
Broadernatural fiber, natural fibreFiber derived from plants or animals
English > pandanus: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningAny of various Old World tropical palmlike trees having huge prop roots and edible conelike fruits and leaves like pineapple leaves.
Synonymscrew pine
Member ofgenus Pandanustype genus of the Pandanaceae (as screw pines)
Narrowertextile screw pine, lauhala, Pandanus tectoriusPolynesian screw pine
BroadertreeA tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown
Spanishpandanus
Catalanpandanus

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