Definition of Zamia

1. Noun. Any of various cycads of the genus Zamia; among the smallest and most verdant cycads.

Generic synonyms: Cycad
Group relationships: Genus Zamia
Specialized synonyms: Coontie, Florida Arrowroot, Seminole Bread, Zamia Pumila

Definition of Zamia

1. n. A genus of cycadaceous plants, having the appearance of low palms, but with exogenous wood. See Coontie, and Illust. of Strobile.

2. n. A genus of cycadaceous plants, having the appearance of low palms, but with exogenous wood. See Coontie, and Illust. of Strobile.

Definition of Zamia

1. a tropical plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Zamia

1. A genus of cycadaceous plants, having the appearance of low palms, but with exogenous wood. See Coontie, and Illust. Of Strobile. Origin: L. Zamia a kind of fir cone, from Gr, hurt, damage. See Plin. Xvi. 44. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zamia

zambia
Zambia
Zambian
Zambian kwacha
Zambian monetary unit
zambo
zambomba
zambombas
Zamboni
zambos
zambuck
zambucks
zambuk
zambuks
zamia (current term)
zamia (current term)
Zamiaceae
zamias
zamia family
Zamia pumila
zamindar
zamindari
zamindaris
zamindars
zamite
zamouse
zamouse
zamouses
zampogna
zampognas

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