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metroxylon

/ˌmɛtrɒkˈsaɪlɒn/

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noun

/ˌmɛtrɒkˈsaɪlɒn/formalscientific
  • ruРод малайских пальм, характеризующийся перистыми листьями, которые цветут и плодоносят только один раз перед гибелью.

A genus of Malayan palm trees characterized by pinnate leaves, which flower and fruit only once before dying.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of palm treesC2formal

    A genus of Malayan palm trees with pinnate leaves that flower and fruit only once before dying.

    ruМетроксилон

    • Metroxylon sagu is a species of palm used for sago production.
    • The Metroxylon genus is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands.
    • These palms are known for their single flowering event before death.
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  • metroxylons plural form
  • metroxylons' possessive plural form
  • metroxylon's possessive singular form