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dioon

/ˈdaɪ.ɒn/

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noun

/ˈdaɪ.ɒn/formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую саговниковую пальму рода Dioon, характеризующуюся красивыми, пальмоподобными саговниками с мощными кронами листьев и шероховатыми стволами.

A noun referring to any cycad of the genus Dioon, characterized by handsome, palmlike cycads with robust crowns of leaves and rugged trunks.

  1. A type of cycad plantC1formal

    Any cycad of the genus Dioon; attractive, palm-like plants with sturdy crowns of leaves and rough trunks.

    ruВид саговникового растения

    • The dioon in the botanical garden has grown a new crown of leaves this year.
    • Dioon species are often cultivated as ornamental plants in warm climates.
    • The rugged trunk of the dioon gives it a prehistoric appearance.