pandanus

• Substantivo que designa uma planta tropical da família Pandanaceae, de raízes escora e folhas semelhantes às do abacaxi, bem como a fibra extraída dessas folhas, usada para tecer esteiras e outros artefatos.

A noun referring to a tropical tree with prop roots and pineapple-like leaves, or the fiber from its leaves used for weaving mats and other items.

1. Plant fiberB2formal

   A natural fiber obtained from the leaves of the pandanus tree, commonly used for weaving mats, baskets, and other items.

   Fibra de pandano

   • The artisan used pandanus to weave a traditional mat.
   • Pandanus fiber is known for its durability and flexibility.
   • They harvested pandanus leaves to make baskets.

2. B2formalscientific

   A type of tropical tree native to the Old World, characterized by large prop roots, pineapple-like leaves, and edible cone-shaped fruits.

   Árvore tropical

   • The pandanus tree grows abundantly along coastal regions.
   • Its prop roots help the pandanus tree stabilize in sandy soil.
   • The fruit of the pandanus tree is a staple in some island diets.