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manilla hemp

/məˈnɪlə hɛmp/

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/məˈnɪlə hɛmp/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип волокна, получаемого из черешков листьев растения абака, произрастающего на Филиппинах, используемого для изготовления веревок, шпагата и бумажной продукции.

A type of fiber obtained from the leaf stalks of the abaca plant, native to the Philippines, used for making ropes, twine, and paper products.

  1. Fiber from abaca plantC1formal

    A strong, durable fiber obtained from the leaf stalks of the abaca plant (Musa textilis), native to the Philippines, used for making ropes, twine, and paper.

    ruМанильская пенька

    • Manilla hemp is prized for its strength and resistance to saltwater.
    • The ropes were made from high-quality manilla hemp.
    • Historically, manilla hemp was a major export of the Philippines.