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Manila hemp

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

Origin of Manila hemp

First recorded in 1850–55
Also called Manila, manilla.
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British Dictionary definitions for manila hemp

Manila hemp

Manilla hemp

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