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sugamo

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su·​ga·​mo | \ süˈgä(ˌ)mō \
plural -s

Definition of sugamo

: an aquatic plant (Phyllospadix scouleri) of the family Potamogetonaceae that occurs along the north Pacific coasts from the northwestern U.S. to Japan and is grown in Japan for fertilizer and fiber

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“Sugamo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugamo. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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