Manila hemp

Definition of Manila hemp

n.1.A fibrous material obtained from the abaca plant (Musa textilis), a plant allied to the banana, growing in the Philippine and other East India islands; - called also by the native name abaca. From it matting, canvas, ropes, and cables are made.
2.A Philippine plant (Musa textilis) having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc.; called also the abaca.

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abaca, hemp, Manilla hemp
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