manila hemp

Ma·nil·a hemp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-nil-uh hemp]
- /məˈnɪl ə hɛmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-nil-uh hemp]
- /məˈnɪl ə hɛmp/

Definitions of manila hemp words

noun manila hemp a fibrous material made from the leafstalks of the abacá, Musa textilis, used for making ropes, fabrics, etc. 1
noun manila hemp a fibre obtained from the plant abaca, used for rope, paper, etc 0
noun manila hemp a Philippine plant (Musa textilis) of the banana family 0
noun manila hemp a strong, tough fiber from the leafstalks of this plant, used for making high-quality rope, paper, clothing, etc. 0

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Origin of manila hemp

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55

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Parts of speech for Manila hemp

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manila hemp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for manila hemp

noun manila hemp

abaca — a Philippine plant, Musa textilis, related to the banana: family Musaceae. Its leafstalks are the source of Manila hemp

Just one Synonym for manila hemp