ABACA

abaca, Manila hemp, Musa textilis

(noun) Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

abaca (countable and uncountable, plural abacas)

Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

Synonyms: Manila Hemp, Manilla hemp, textile banana

(uncountable) The fiber of this plant, used in rope. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

Synonyms: Manila hemp, Manilla hemp

Anagrams

• Caaba

Source: Wiktionary


Ab"a*ca, n. Etym: [The native name.]

Definition: The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See Manila hemp under Manila.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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