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Definition of pandanus
pandanus
/pænˈdeɪnəs/
pan · da · nus
Plural:pandanuses
pandanus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Any of numerous tropical Old World trees or shrubs of the genus Pandanus, native to Oceania, Southeast Asia, and Madagascar, characterized by aerial prop roots and long, stiff, spirally arranged leaves.
Example
"The villagers skillfully wove the tough, dried leaves of the pandanus into durable mats and baskets."
2
The fragrant leaves or edible fruit of the pandanus plant, widely utilized in Southeast Asian and Pacific Island cuisines as a natural flavoring, aromatic wrap, or coloring agent.
Example
"Many traditional Southeast Asian desserts are naturally colored bright green and sweetened using pandanus extract."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late 18th century; from Modern Latin 'Pandanus', derived from the Malay word 'pandan', referring to the plant.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pandanus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pandanus