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bamboo

nounmasculine/bɐ̃.ˈbu/medium

bam·bu

Definition

A plant of the grass family, with a woody, hollow, and segmented stem, widely used in construction and crafts.
They built a fence with bamboo canes.
Bamboo is a very fast-growing plant.

Etymology

Do malaio 'bambu', possivelmente através do português colonial.

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