dioon
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A palm-like plant with thick leaves and a rough trunk from Mexico or Central America
- noun
- /ˈdiːoʊn/
- Specialized
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dioón
- Some species of dioon can live for hundreds of years, developing impressively rugged trunks.
Examples
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The rare dioon thrives in the arid regions of Mexico, making it a prized plant for collectors.
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We visited a botanical garden that featured an ancient dioon in its tropical conservatory.
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The dioon is a unique plant species.
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Many dioons are found in tropical gardens.
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Some species of dioon can live for hundreds of years, developing impressively rugged trunks.
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The rare dioon thrives in the arid regions of Mexico, making it a prized plant for collectors.
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We visited a botanical garden that featured an ancient dioon in its tropical conservatory.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dioon comes from Greek parts di- 'two' and oion 'egg'. This refers to the plant's paired seed parts, so dioon reminds us of its 'two eggs' or paired seeds.
