Bamboo (noun)

A tropical grass that grows in clumps, having woody stems with nodes and culms, the stems being used for construction, furniture, and textiles.

Origin:

Early 18th century: via portuguese from malay bambu, from proto-austronesian *bambu.

Examples:

1. The bamboo forest was thick and lush.
2. The bamboo stalks were used to make furniture and flooring.
3. Bamboo is a sustainable resource that is used for construction and textiles.
4. The bamboo grove was home to many different species of animals.
5. Bamboo is considered as the fastest growing plant on earth.