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ribbonwood meaning and definition
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Definition of ribbonwood (noun)
- deciduous New Zealand tree whose inner bark yields a strong fiber that resembles flax and is called New Zealand cotton
- synonyms: Plagianthus betulinus, Plagianthus regius, ribbon tree
- 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
- synonyms: Hoheria populnea, houhere, lacebark
Source: Princeton University Wordnet