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Arundo

noun
Arun·​do | \ əˈrən(ˌ)dō\

Definition of Arundo

: a small genus of coarse tall grasses found in most warm countries and having conspicuous 2-ranked long leaves and an erect panicle up to 2 feet or more in length — see giant reed

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History and Etymology for Arundo

New Latin, from Latin arundo, harundo reed

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