Sugarcane Definition & Meaning

sugarcane
noun
  1. juicy canes whose sap is a source of molasses and commercial sugar; fresh canes are sometimes chewed for the juice
  2. tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar

"Sugarcane" in song lyrics

See how sugarcane is used in real songs:

  • "history in hawaii about sugarcane"
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  • "pictures of sugarcane"
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  • "mexico sugarcane"
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Usage tips for "sugarcane"

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