Abaca
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæb.əˌkɑː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abaca is a noun meaning Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.
Meaning
Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth.
Word Forms
- abacas
- abaka
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include macaasim, banana, kapok, bauno, acana, mabolo.
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