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noun
Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The fibre obtained from this plant, similar to jute.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: kanaf, deccan hemp, bimli, bimli hemp, Indian hemp, Bombay hemp, Hibiscus cannabinus
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hibiscus
noun
fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: deccan hemp
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hemp
History
From Persian کنف (kanaf). See Ancient Greek κάνναβις (kánnabis) for more. Doublet of cannabis, canvas, and hemp.
Across languages
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