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Wanghee
Wang-hee′
,Noun.
[Chin.
wang
yellow + he[GREEK]
a root.] (Bot.)
The Chinese name of one or two species of bamboo, or jointed cane, of the genus
Phyllostachys
. The slender stems are much used for walking sticks. [Written also
whanghee
.] Definition 2024
wanghee
wanghee
English
Alternative forms
Noun
wanghee (plural wanghees)
- Bamboo species of the genus Phyllostachys, especially Phyllostachys nigra.
- A walking cane made from such bamboo.
Synonyms
- (Phyllostachys nigra): black bamboo