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Meaning of YACCA

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  West Indian evergreen with medium to long leaves
 
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 Synonyms: Podocarpus coriaceus, yacca podocarp
 
 See Also: conifer, coniferous tree, genus Podocarpus, Podocarpus

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Yac"ca\ (y[a^]k"k[.a]), n. (Bot.)
A West Indian name for two large timber trees ({Podocarpus
coriaceus}, and {P. Purdicanus}) of the Yew family. The wood,
which is much used, is pale brownish with darker streaks.
 

 

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