pandanus

[ pan-dey-nuh s, -dan-uh s ]
/ pænˈdeɪ nəs, -ˈdæn əs /

noun, plural pan·da·nus·es.

any plant of the genus Pandanus, having sword-shaped leaves arranged in a spiral, comprising the screw pines.

Origin of pandanus

1770–80; < New Latin, based on Malay pandan name for such plants

British Dictionary definitions for pandanus

pandanus
/ (pænˈdeɪnəs) /

noun plural -nuses

any of various Old World tropical palmlike plants of the genus Pandanus, having large aerial prop roots and leaves that yield a fibre used for making mats, etc: family Pandanaceae See also screw pine

Word Origin for pandanus

C19: via New Latin from Malay pandan