Found 2 items, similar to Sida.
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Definition: Sida
Sida
n : large genus of tropical subshrubs or herbs some of which
yield fibers of mucilaginous substances [syn:
genus Sida]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Sida
Sida
\Si"da\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ??? a kind of plant.] (Bot.)
A genus of malvaceous plants common in the tropics. All the
species are mucilaginous, and some have tough ligneous fibers
which are used as a substitute for hemp and flax. --Balfour
(Cyc. of India).
[1913 Webster]