noble cane

/ˌnoʊbəl keɪn/
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Definitions of noble cane
  1. noun
    sugarcanes representing the highest development of the species; characterized by large juicy stalks with soft rinds and high sugar content
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    type of:
    Saccharum officinarum, sugar cane, sugarcane
    tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar
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