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indian shot

/ˈɪndiən ʃɒt/

Traducción: Término obsoleto para referirse a la planta tropical Canna indica, de rizomas feculentos, o históricamente a una pequeña arma arrojadiza usada por pueblos indígenas. En el uso moderno, la frase está en gran medida anticuada.

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/ˈɪndiən ʃɒt/formaltechnicalobsoleto
  • esTérmino obsoleto para referirse a la planta tropical Canna indica, de rizomas feculentos, o históricamente a una pequeña arma arrojadiza usada por pueblos indígenas. En el uso moderno, la frase está en gran medida anticuada.

An archaic term for a type of tropical plant (Canna indica) with starchy rhizomes, or historically, a small projectile weapon used by indigenous peoples. The phrase is now largely obsolete in modern usage.

  1. C1formal

    A tropical plant (Canna indica) with large, colorful flowers and starchy rhizomes, also known as edible canna or achira.

    esCanna indica

    • The Indian shot plant is often grown for its ornamental flowers.
    • Its seeds are hard and round, resembling shotgun pellets.
    • The rhizomes of Indian shot are used as a food source in some cultures.