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bamboo Definition

bam·boo (bam bo̵̅o̅)

noun

any of a number of semitropical or tropical grasses (subfamily Bambusoideae) often resembling trees, with perennial, jointed stems that are woody, hard, springy, and often hollow and sometimes grow to a height of c. 36 m (c. 120 feet): the stems are used in light construction and for furniture, canes, etc., and the young shoots of some species are eaten

Etymology: Malay bambu < ? a Dravidian language

adjective

  1. of bamboo
  2. made of bamboo stems

bamboo Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • weave: BAMBOO DREAM, made of environmentally friendly woven bamboo, is highly biodegradable.
  • grow: Does anyone know or have experience growing bamboo within the ' kill zone ' of a black walnut tree?
  • plant: We were then invited to carry out trials on planting bamboo to stop landslides from further developing.
  • use: The Japanese have long valued and used the bamboo in their gardens, always in association with water.
  • include: The researchers believe that various bamboo species, including giant bamboo, could hold the key to addressing the problem.
  • do: I'm curious, where does the bamboo come from?

Adjective modifier

  • hardy: Situated near the Peak District they stock a wide range of hardy bamboos.
  • tall: My view of Gillian was obscured by a tall potted bamboo on the stage ( planners take note!
  • giant: The big male we watched was feeding on the stems of giant bamboos, an amazing feat.
  • black: This tall and slender black bamboo will look striking in any garden situation.
  • green: The other bamboo tiles are represented by green bamboos only.
  • other: The other bamboo I set up in the middle of the yard, all by itself, some few steps from any outstanding object.

Modifies a noun

  • cane: Thread a short bamboo cane through the wire at the back to keep the whole thing rigid.
  • flute: The Dizi is a bamboo flute that sounds just like a normal flute.
  • thicket: Bamboo thickets below Machu Picchu are home to the fabulous Inca Wren ( an endemic first described in 1985 ).
  • grove: Saturday 11 June W isley Gardens Meet at the bamboo grove from 10.30 onwards.
  • skewer: Thread 8 thin metal or bamboo skewers with the chicken.
  • raft: Bamboo rafts take us sweeping along with the river among exotic scenery.

Noun used with modifier

  • dwarf: What we had originally believed to be a high ' alpine ' meadow was an expanse of dwarf bamboo turned white by the cold.
  • split: They were dyed orange, and mounted on 24-inch split bamboo sticks.
bamboo Quotes

Learn about a pine tree from a pine tree, and about a bamboo stalk from a bamboo stalk.

—Basho, Matsuo

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