Definition of Ribbonwood

1. Noun. Deciduous New Zealand tree whose inner bark yields a strong fiber that resembles flax and is called New Zealand cotton.

Exact synonyms: Plagianthus Betulinus, Plagianthus Regius, Ribbon Tree
Group relationships: Genus Plagianthus, Plagianthus
Terms within: New Zealand Cotton
Generic synonyms: Tree

2. Noun. Small tree or shrub of New Zealand having a profusion of axillary clusters of honey-scented paper-white flowers and whose bark is used for cordage.
Exact synonyms: Hoheria Populnea, Houhere, Lacebark
Group relationships: Genus Hoheria, Hoheria
Generic synonyms: Tree

Definition of Ribbonwood

1. n. A malvaceous tree (Hoheria populnea) of New Zealand, the bark of which is used for cordage.

Definition of Ribbonwood

1. Noun. Common name of various plants from Australia and New Zealand in the genera ''Hoheria'', ''Idiospermum'' and ''Plagianthius''. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Ribbonwood

1. A malvaceous tree (Hoheria populnea) of New Zealand, the bark of which is used for cordage. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ribbonwood

ribbon representation
ribbon seal
ribbon seals
ribbon snake
ribbon synapse
ribbon tree
ribbon worm
ribboned
ribbonfish
ribbonfishes
ribboning
ribbonless
ribbonlike
ribbonry
ribbons
ribbonwoods
ribbony
ribby
ribcage
ribcages
riberry
ribes
ribeye
ribeye steak
ribeye steaks
ribeyes

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