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Spanish bayonet

any of a number of yuccas, esp. any of two species (Yucca aloifolia or Y. gloriosa) with stiff, sword-shaped leaves

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noun

Any of several New World plants of the genus Yucca, especially Y. aloifolia or Y. baccata, having a tall woody stem, stiff swordlike pointed leaves, and a large cluster of white flowers.

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