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Manila hemp   Listen
noun
Manila hemp  n.  
1.
A fibrous material obtained from the abaca plant (Musa textilis), a plant allied to the banana, growing in the Philippine and other East India islands; called also by the native name abaca. From it matting, canvas, ropes, and cables are made.
Synonyms: Manilla hemp, abaca.
2.
A Philippine plant (Musa textilis) having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc.; called also the abaca.





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"Manila hemp" Quotes from Famous Books



... fiber obtained from the leaves of the Musa textilis and is known commercially as Manila hemp. As it is exclusively a product of the Philippines, it may be taken here to ...
— The Reign of Greed - Complete English Version of 'El Filibusterismo' • Jose Rizal


Words linked to "Manila hemp" :   abaca, hemp, banana, Musa textilis


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