Mitsumata
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mitsumata is a noun meaning Paperbush, any of various species of shrubs in the genus Edgeworthia native to Asia that may be used to make paper.
Meaning
Paperbush, any of various species of shrubs in the genus Edgeworthia native to Asia that may be used to make paper.
Example Sentences
Mitsumata has been used for paper since about 1600 CE. It is one of three main fiber types used for making Japanese paper.
Moreover, the fibres of Ganpi and Mitsumata are not strong enough singly, yet they are extensively used with other coarse raw materials in order to give the tenderness, smoothness, and lustre to paper of low quality.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paperbush, gampi, paperbark, mitsuba, smokebush, mintbush.
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