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Manila hemp

noun

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

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Also called Manila, manilla.

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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