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1. (n.) cycad
any of several palmlike gymnospermous trees of the order Cycadales, having a thick trunk, leathery pinnate leaves, and large cones.
Etymology: (1835–45; < NL Cycad-, s. of Cycas genus name < Gk kýkas, misspelling of kóïkas, acc. pl. of kóïx kind of palm)
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1. (noun) cycad
any tropical gymnosperm of the order Cycadales; having unbranched stems with a crown of fernlike leaves
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1. (noun) cycad
any plant of the natural order Cycadaceae, as the sago palm, etc
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