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Meaning
5 senses · 3 meanings
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hemp-nettle
A type of plant in the nettle family with strong fibers often used for weaving cloth or making rope.
vi Người ta dùng sợi cây gai để làm dây thừng.
en They use fibers from the hemp-nettle to make rope.
A herbaceous plant cultivated primarily for its bast fibers, which are used as raw material for weaving durable fabrics.
thorn
Sharp and hard parts that grow from the stems or branches of certain plants for self-defense.
vi Thân cây hoa hồng có nhiều gai sắc.
en The stem of the rose bush has many sharp thorns.
A small, sharp structure growing on the surface of an animal's skin or on parts of a plant.
vi Con vật này có nhiều gai nhỏ trên lưng.
en This animal has many small prickles on its back.
pineapple
A tropical fruit with a rough, scaly skin, yellow flesh, a sweet and sour taste, and a distinct aroma.