Pandanus \Pan*da"nus\, prop. n. [NL., fr. Malay pandan.] (Bot.)
   A genus of endogenous plants, native to tropical lands from
   Africa to Polynesia. See {Screw pine}.
   
[1913 Webster]


   2. Fiber from leaves of the pandanus tree; used for woven
      articles (such as mats). [wns16=1]
      [WordNet 1.5]

   3. Any of various Old World tropical palmlike trees having
      huge prop roots and pineapplelike leaves and edible
      conelike fruits; also called the {screw pine}. [wns16=2]
      [WordNet 1.5]