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.