pandanus (n.)

  1. fiber from leaves of the pandanus tree; used for woven articles (such as mats)

  2. any of various Old World tropical palmlike trees having huge prop roots and edible conelike fruits and leaves like pineapple leaves

    [ Syn: screw pine ]

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