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Manila hemp
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noun
a fibrous material made from the leafstalks of the abacá, Musa textilis, used for making ropes, fabrics, etc.
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Origin of Manila hemp
First recorded in 1850–55
Words nearby Manila hemp
maniform, manikin, Manila, Manila Bay, manila grass, Manila hemp, Manila paper, Manila rope, manilla, manille, manini
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British Dictionary definitions for Manila hemp
Manila hemp
Manilla hemp
noun
a fibre obtained from the plant abaca, used for rope, paper, etc
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