screwpine
nounUK /ˈskruːpaɪn/
US /ˈskruːpaɪn/
A screwpine is a tropical tree with long leaves and a fruit that looks like a big pinecone.
We saw a screwpine growing near the beach, and its spiky fruit hung from the branches.
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2. The fiber from screwpine leaves, used for weaving mats and baskets.
The villagers wove baskets from dried screwpine.
3. A fragrant oil or essence extracted from screwpine flowers, used in cooking and perfumes.
She added a drop of screwpine essence to the rice pudding for a sweet aroma.
4. Any of several related tropical trees or shrubs of the genus Pandanus.
Several screwpines lined the coastal path, their prop roots arching above the sand.