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Pandanus

Noun CEFR B2
pænˈdeɪnəs

Definitions

Any of various palm-like plants in the genus Pandanus.

Equivalents

2 more languages
Polskipandan
ไทยเตย

Examples

“A girl of fifteen, perhaps, was plaiting pandanus-leaf to make⟳ a hat, and an old woman was sitting on her haunches smoking a pipe.”
“Cut⟳ the pandanus leaves to fit into the steamer, then place⟳ them over the tea towel or muslin cloth. If using pandanus essence, do not add⟳ at this stage⟳. Spoon the rice onto the leaves and spread⟳ evenly. Steam, covered, over rapidly boiling water for 30 minutes.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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