COIR

coir

(noun) stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

coir (countable and uncountable, plural coirs)

The fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut, used chiefly in making rope, matting and as a peat substitute.

Anagrams

• Cori, RICO

Source: Wiktionary


Coir (koir), n. Etym: [Tamil kayiru.]

1. A material for cordage, matting, etc., consisting of the prepared fiber of the outer husk of the cocoanut. Homans.

2. Cordage or cables, made of this material.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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