This was a huge tree, with countless branches, on which grew aerial prop roots. Many of the roots were dangling to the ground, some all the way into the soil.

我有了机会看见它的真面目：是一棵大树，有着数不清的桠枝，枝上又生根，有许多根一直垂到地上，进了泥土里。

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Any of various old world tropical palmlike trees having huge prop roots and pineapplelike leaves and edible conelike fruits.

旧大陆热带地区棕榈状树的任何一种，有大的支柱根，菠萝状叶，可食的锥形果实。

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Any of various old world tropical palmlike trees having huge prop roots and pineapplelike leaves and edible conelike fruits.

旧大陆热带地区棕榈状树的任何一种，有大的支柱根，菠萝状叶，可食的锥形果实。

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