Tall yucca of the southwestern United States and Mexico having a woody stem and stiff swordlike pointed leaves and a large cluster of white flowers.
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Examples for "Spanish bayonet"
Examples for "Spanish bayonet"
1The white, lilylike flowers of the Spanish bayonet flaunted themselves everywhere.
2Owing to the peculiar shape of its leaves it is also called Spanish bayonet.
3At last, screened by a Spanish bayonet, he commanded a view of the camp.
4Ceremonial rings are also made of the Spanish bayonet (yucca).
5It grew until they felt the need to hide, concealing themselves behind a clump of Spanish bayonet.