Phrase guide
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name
A census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California, United States.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A tree-like yucca, Yucca brevifolia, of the southwestern United States, with spiky leaves.
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noun
a large branched arborescent yucca of southwestern United States having short leaves and clustered greenish white flowers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Yucca brevifolia
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Broader terms: yucca
History
Apparently from the resemblance of the tree to Joshua holding out his spear.
Across languages
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