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adj. halm-, av strå, av halm; värdelös--------n. strå, halmstrå; sugrör* * *[stro:]1) (( also adjective) (of) the cut stalks of corn etc, having many uses, eg as bedding for cattle etc, making mats and other goods etc: The cows need fresh straw; a straw hat.) halm2) (a single stalk of corn: There's a straw in your hair; Their offer isn't worth a straw!) halmstrå, [] ruttet lingon3) (a paper or plastic tube through which to suck a drink into the mouth: He was sipping orange juice through a straw.) sugrör•
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