straw
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Synonyms for straw
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth
cover or provide with or as if with straw
spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
of a pale yellow color like straw