HyperDic: manila_hemp

English > 2 senses of the expression Manila hemp:
NOUNsubstanceManila hemp, Manilla hemp, abacaa kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines
plantManila hemp, abaca, Musa textilisPhilippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc
English > Manila hemp: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines.
SynonymsManilla hemp, abaca
BroaderhempA plant fiber
Spanishabacá
Catalanabacà
English > Manila hemp: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningPhilippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc.
Synonymsabaca, Musa textilis
Broaderbanana, banana treeAny of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
Spanishabacá, musa textilis
Catalanabacà, musa textilis

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