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Cycad (Noun)

Meaning

Any tropical gymnosperm of the order Cycadales; having unbranched stems with a crown of fernlike leaves.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The garden featured a variety of exotic plants, including a large cycad that towered above the rest.
  • Cycads have been around since the time of the dinosaurs and are often referred to as living fossils.
  • The park ranger pointed out a rare species of cycad that was native to the island and found nowhere else in the world.
  • The cycad's fernlike leaves were a vibrant green and added a touch of tropical beauty to the room.
  • In the greenhouse, the cycad was carefully tended to by the gardener, who made sure it received just the right amount of sunlight and water.

Hyponyms

  • Macrozamia Spiralis
  • Cycas Revoluta
  • Macrozamia Communis
  • Encephalartos Caffer
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