Manila hemp

American  

noun

1. a fibrous material made from the leafstalks of the abacá, Musa textilis, used for making ropes, fabrics, etc.

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Manila hemp British  

noun

1. a fibre obtained from the plant abaca, used for rope, paper, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Manila hemp

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Another chief product of the Philippines, which first found its way into the markets of the world from these islands, is what is called Manila hemp.

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Chief among these are of course Manila hemp and tobacco.

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The production of the great northern valley is principally tobacco; of the middle valley, sugar and rice; of the southern valley, rice, and of the volcanic slopes, Manila hemp.

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Their third source of wealth, their main staple, is the world-famous Manila hemp.

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Manila hemp is the product of a species of banana.

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