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单词 Adam's needle
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Definition of Adam's needle in English:

Adam's needle

noun
  • another term for yucca
    Example sentencesExamples
    • For landlubbers, a hiking trail winds through oak and mesquite forest, punctuated by the occasional Adam's needle cacti.
    • There is much confusion regarding how many species of Adam's needle there are.
    • The common yucca, Y. filamentosa, is also known as Eve's thread or Adam's needle, since both threads and needles can be made from the leaves.

Definition of Adam's needle in US English:

Adam's needle

(also Adam's needle-and-thread)
noun
  • A frost-hardy yucca native to the eastern US, with long leaves that are edged with white threads.

    Yucca filamentosa, family Agavaceae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For landlubbers, a hiking trail winds through oak and mesquite forest, punctuated by the occasional Adam's needle cacti.
    • There is much confusion regarding how many species of Adam's needle there are.
    • The common yucca, Y. filamentosa, is also known as Eve's thread or Adam's needle, since both threads and needles can be made from the leaves.
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