pandanus, prop. n. [NL., fr. Malay pandan.].
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A genus of endogenous plants, native to tropical lands from Africa to Polynesia. See Screw pine. [1913 Webster]
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Fiber from leaves of the pandanus tree; used for woven articles (such as mats). [WordNet 1.5]
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Any of various Old World tropical palmlike trees having huge prop roots and pineapplelike leaves and edible conelike fruits; also called the
screw pine. [
WordNet 1.5]