Zamia

[zeimiә]

(noun.) any of various cycads of the genus Zamia; among the smallest and most verdant cycads.

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(n.) A genus of cycadaceous plants, having the appearance of low palms, but with exogenous wood. See Coontie, and Illust. of Strobile.

Typed by Eliza

n. a genus of palm-like trees or low shrubs of the order Cycadace—some species yield an edible starchy pith.

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