adam's-needle

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noun adam's-needle a North American liliaceous plant, Yucca filamentosa, that has a tall woody stem, stiff pointed leaves, and large clusters of white flowers arranged in spikes. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant 3
noun adam's-needle any of several species (esp. Yucca filamentosa) of the yucca plant 3
noun adam's-needle a yucca, Yucca filamentosa, grown as an ornamental, having sword-shaped leaves and a tall spike of creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers. 1

before 1750

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An Americanism dating back to 1750-60

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