It is not a real bamboo plant, but is actually a slightly toxic water plant that can be grown in simple pebbles and water. It produces several stalks and leafy growth. Lucky bamboo has several different spiritual meanings, most originating in China and Chinese customs.
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: essential amino acid (Noun). One of the naturally occurring amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize, and so must be provided by dietary protein. Origin: See essential and amino acid.
How Many Amino Acids are Essential? How many amino acids are âessentialâ (meaning you must get them from food)? They are listed as: arginine, histidine, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, valine.