bamboo — a fast-growing woody grass plant that is hollow inside and has hard joints
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fast-growing woody grass plant that is hollow inside and has hard joints
Pronunciation (IPA): /bæmˈbuː/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor tried to grow bamboo in his backyard, but now it's taking over his entire garden like a green invasion!
- The bamboo construction is both eco-friendly and surprisingly strong.
- She made a bamboo phone case that was so trendy, everyone thought she bought it from an expensive store.
bamboo
NOUN[/bæmˈbuː/]
a fast-growing woody grass plant that is hollow inside and has hard joints
Discovering hollow bamboo with joints
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'bamboo' originates from Malay 'mambu', a language native to Southeast Asia where the plant naturally grows. It entered English through Dutch 'bamboe' during the colonial period, reflecting trade and cultural contact between European and Asian regions.
Breakdown
Malay mambu → Dutch bamboe → English bamboo, with the final form stabilized in English through phonetic adaptation of the Dutch intermediate form.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor tried to grow bamboo in his backyard, but now it's taking over his entire garden like a green invasion!”
“The bamboo construction is both eco-friendly and surprisingly strong.”
“She made a bamboo phone case that was so trendy, everyone thought she bought it from an expensive store.”
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