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adam's needle

 

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Noun adam's needle has 1 sense
  1. Adam's needle, Adam's needle-and-thread, spoonleaf yucca, needle palm, Yucca filamentosa - yucca with long stiff leaves having filamentlike appendages
    --1 is a kind of yucca

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Adam's Needle

Description:

Adam's Needle refers to a perennial evergreen plant scientifically known as Yucca filamentosa. This plant is native to the southeastern United States and is characterized by its long, sword-shaped leaves and tall flower stalks. It belongs to the Agavaceae family and is commonly used for landscaping, thanks to its striking appearance and low maintenance requirements.


Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A plant with long, sharp-pointed leaves and tall flower stalks.

Example sentence:

The Adam's Needle in our garden bloomed with beautiful white flowers this year.

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Sense 2 (Noun):

The dried fibers of Adam's Needle leaves.

Example sentence:

The craftsmen used Adam's Needle fibers to weave baskets and ropes.

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Sense 3 (Noun):

A popular and local name for the Adam's Needle plant.

Example sentence:

Adam's Needle is often used in traditional herbal medicine of the region for its healing properties.

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Sense 4 (Adjective):

Characteristic of or relating to Adam's Needle plant.

Example sentence:

The garden was adorned with Adam's Needle flowers, creating a striking and unique landscape.

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