coir

American

[koir] / kɔɪr /

noun

the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.

coir British

/ kɔɪə /

noun

the fibre prepared from the husk of the coconut, used in making rope and matting

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Etymology

Origin of coir

1575–85; < Malayalam kayaru cord; replacing cairo < Portuguese < Tamil kayiṟu rope

Example Sentences

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Coir can be used as a substitute for peat moss and is commonly sold in highly compacted bricks.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

Coir is made of the stringy fibers of coconut shells, and spun into mats or logs, often held together with netting.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2023

Coir, or twine, must be hung so the plants can grow vertically.

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2021

Coir is the fibre surrounding the nut, and is used for the manufacture of matting, door mats, &c.

From Fruits of Queensland by Benson, Albert H.

Coir, the fibrous envelope of the fruit of the Cocos nucifera, extensively used for matting and other coarse textiles.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various

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