abaca

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines
  2. noun Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc

Etymology

From Spanish abacá, from Tagalog abaka.

Synonyms

Manila hemp, Manilla hemp

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