whanghee

whanghee
Wanghee Wang*hee", n. [Chin. wang yellow + he? a root.] (Bot.) The Chinese name of one or two species of bamboo, or jointed cane, of the genus {Phyllostachys}. The slender stems are much used for walking sticks. [Written also {whanghee}.] [1913 Webster]

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  • Whanghee — Whang*hee , n. (Bot.) See {Wanghee}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • whanghee — whang·hee …   English syllables

  • whanghee — noun see whangee …   Useful english dictionary

  • Wanghee — Wang*hee , n. [Chin. wang yellow + he? a root.] (Bot.) The Chinese name of one or two species of bamboo, or jointed cane, of the genus {Phyllostachys}. The slender stems are much used for walking sticks. [Written also {whanghee}.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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