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/ˈæb.əˌkɑː/ · noun
Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre..
Use abaca when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Abaca means Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre..
Common synonyms include Manila hemp, textile banana, Manilla hemp, manila hemp.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use abaca where its definition matches the intended context.
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