Kenaf
n.
Indian plant used in the textiles industry
Kenaf
Kenaf [Etymology: Persian ]. (Hibiscus cannabinus) is a species of
Hibiscus, probably native to southern
Asia, though its exact natural origin is unknown. The name also applies to the
fibre obtained from this plant. Kenaf is one of the allied fibres of
jute and shows similar characteristics. Other names include Bimli, Ambary, Ambari
Hemp, Deccan Hemp, and Bimlipatum Jute.
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kenaf
Noun
1. fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus
(synonym) deccan hemp
(hypernym) hemp
(part-holonym) kanaf, deccan hemp, bimli, bimli hemp, Indian hemp, Bombay hemp, Hibiscus cannabinus
2. valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation
(synonym) kanaf, deccan hemp, bimli, bimli hemp, Indian hemp, Bombay hemp, Hibiscus cannabinus
(hypernym) hibiscus
(part-meronym) deccan hemp
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