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bamboo

bam·boo

UK/bæmˈbu/ US/ˈbæːm.buː/ fairly common slang

noun

1.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

2.

woody tropical grass having hollow woody stems; mature canes used for construction and furniture

Phrases

  • African alpine bamboo
  • African bamboo
  • Andean bamboo
  • arrow bamboo
  • bamboo antshrike
  • bamboo baksheesh
  • bamboo ceiling
  • bamboo clam

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