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Meaning of bambou | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

Poacée (ex Graminée) originaire d’Asie et d’Amérique du Sud, dont la tige ligneuse peut s’élever à plus de 20 mètres, utilisée pour sa légèreté, son élasticité et sa résistance à la traction. Ce nom est donné à de très nombreuses espèces appartenant à une vingtaine de genres.

Equivalents

Français bambou
Português bambou

Examples

“The Chowpaul is simply a very light bed or sofa, over which a large bambou forms an arch. But as this is not a sufficient defence against the sun, it is always attended by a servant carrying a chata or parasol.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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