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Princeton's WordNet

  1. ribbon tree, ribbonwood, Plagianthus regius, Plagianthus betulinusnoun

    deciduous New Zealand tree whose inner bark yields a strong fiber that resembles flax and is called New Zealand cotton

  2. lacebark, ribbonwood, houhere, Hoheria populneanoun

    small tree or shrub of New Zealand having a profusion of axillary clusters of honey-scented paper-white flowers and whose bark is used for cordage

Wiktionary

  1. ribbonwoodnoun

    Common name of various plants from Australia and New Zealand in the genera Hoheria, Idiospermum and Plagianthius.

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  1. ribbonwood

    Ribbonwood is a common name for several trees that are characterized by their bark that peels away in ribbon-like strips. This includes the Idesia polycarpa species found in Asia, as well as species like Plagianthus regius and Hoheria species found in New Zealand. The name Ribbonwood can also refer to the Alphitonia excelsa, a tree native to Australia. The tree’s bark, leaves, and timber are often used for various purposes such as producing furniture, equipment, and tools.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Ribbonwoodnoun

    a malvaceous tree (Hoheria populnea) of New Zealand, the bark of which is used for cordage

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ribbonwood in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ribbonwood in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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