Uwi
English: (noun) a rattan vine also called calamus pilosellus - /ᴜwɪ/ It is a spiny, evergreen, climbing palm which can reached heights of 10 metres or more. This is a very useful plant to the Bidayuh people. Depending on their size, length, flexibility, and toughness, the canes from this plant are used to make furniture, mats, wicker baskets, fishing instruments and more. When stripped, they can be used for all kinds of binding purposes. However, when they are twisted together, they make very strong cables.
Bahasa Malaysia: rotan
Pronunciation: /ᴜwɪ/
Source: Jecky Misieng
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