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Definition of bamboo

bamboo

/bæmˈbuː/
bam · boo

Plural:bamboos
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• noun

1

A giant woody grass of the subfamily Bambusoideae within the grass family Poaceae, native primarily to tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, the Americas, and Africa, characterized by its rapid growth and hollow, jointed stalks.

Example

"The giant panda's diet consists almost entirely of bamboo, requiring it to consume up to forty pounds of the tough stalks every day."


2

The hard, woody, and hollow stem of the bamboo plant, used widely as a versatile structural material for furniture, scaffolding, textiles, and various tools.

Example

"The artisans constructed a durable and beautiful outdoor dining set entirely out of lacquered bamboo."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: from Dutch 'bamboe' or Portuguese 'bambu', derived from Malay 'mambu' or Kannada 'baṃbu'.

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