Word Study
Coir
CIDE DICTIONARY
Coir, n. [Tamil kayiru.].
- A material for cordage, matting, etc., consisting of the prepared fiber of the outer husk of the cocoanut. Homans. [1913 Webster]
- Cordage or cables, made of this material. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Coir, n. fibre from the outer husk of the coconut, used for ropes, matting, etc.
Etymology
Malayalam kayar cord f. kayaru be twisted
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