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manila hemp
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manila hemp, n.
- 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 nameabaca . From it matting, canvas, ropes, and cables are made. [1913 Webster] - A Philippine plant (
Musa textilis ) having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc.; called also theabaca . [WordNet 1.5]
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