abaca

/ˌæb.əˈkɑ/ · noun

Meaning

Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.
The fiber of this plant, used in rope.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

manila hemp(English)manilla hemp(English)musa textilis(English)textile banana(English)macaasim(English)plantain tree(English)banana(English)paper mulberry(English)bunchy(English)cordage(English)bract(English)copra(English)

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Sources

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