Synonyms of abaca

Noun


1. Manila hemp, Manilla hemp, abaca, hemp

usage: a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines

2. abaca, Manila hemp, Musa textilis, banana, banana tree

usage: Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc

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Definition and meaning of abaca (Dictionary)