abaca

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌæb.əˈkɑ/
• (America) IPA: /ˌæb.əˈkɑ/

Noun

abaca

1. Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre. [First attested in the mid 18^th century.]

   Synonyms: Manila Hemp, Manilla hemp, textile banana

2. (uncountable) The fiber of this plant, used in rope. [First attested in the mid 18^th century.]

   Synonyms: Manila hemp, Manilla hemp

Translations

• French: abaca
• German: Abaka
• Italian: abaca
• Portuguese: abacá
• Russian: тексти́льный бана́н
• Spanish: abacá

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