sugarcane
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noun
sug·ar·cane
\ˈshu̇-gər-ˌkān\
Simple Definition of sugarcane
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: a tall grass that is grown in warm places as a source of sugar
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Illustration of sugarcane
15th Century
First Known Use of sugarcane
15th century
SUGARCANE Defined for Kids
sugarcane
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noun
sug·ar·cane
\ˈshu̇-gər-ˌkān\
Definition of sugarcane for Students
: a tall strong grass with jointed stems widely raised in tropical regions for the sugar it yields
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