whang·ee (hw ng-g  , wng-)n. 1. Any of several Asian bamboos of the genus Phyllostachys. 2. A walking stick made from the woody stem of any of these bamboos. [Ultimately from Chinese (Mandarin) huáng lí.] |
whangee [wæŋˈiː]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any tall woody grass of the S and SE Asian genus Phyllostachys, grown for its stems, which are used for bamboo canes and as a source of paper pulp
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) a cane or walking stick made from the stem of any of these plants
[probably from Chinese (Mandarin) huangli, from huang yellow + li bamboo cane]
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