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Screw Pine (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The screw pine was a striking sight with its tall, slender trunk and long, sword-like leaves that seemed to stretch up to the sky.
  • Locals would often use the leaves of the screw pine to thatch their roofs, providing a durable and water-resistant layer.
  • Tourists flocked to the tropical island to marvel at the majestic screw pine trees that seemed to defy gravity with their impressive prop roots.
  • In some Pacific Island cultures, the fruit of the screw pine was a valuable food source and an important part of the traditional diet.
  • Conservation efforts were underway to protect the dwindling screw pine population, as the trees were threatened by over-harvesting and habitat destruction.

Synonyms

  • Pandanus

Hypernyms

  • Tree

Hyponyms

  • Pandanus Tectorius
  • Textile Screw Pine
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