: a stout tall perennial grass (Saccharum officinarum) native to tropical southeast Asia that has a large terminal panicle and is widely grown in warm regions as a source of sugar
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Recent Examples on the WebMoreover, subsidized water and electricity have allowed many farmers to invest in lucrative crops such as wheat, rice, and sugarcane without any regard for the steady degradation of the land.—Surupa Gupta, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2021 In 1900, the U.S. brought an influx of Puerto Rican sugarcane workers to Hawaii, a year after acquiring both territories.—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 Newton spent three years in exile in Cuba—cutting sugarcane and repairing trucks.—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 17 May 2024 According to its Yelp page, Cane Corner offers a variety of sugarcane juice, including by itself or with passion fruit, pineapple or coconut.—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sugarcane
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