bowstring hemp
Synonym of maroolSynonym of marool.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)Synonym of marool.
(uncountable)Any species in the genus Sansevieria (which many recent references treat as part of the genus Dracaena), most notably the mother-in-law's tongue.
More definitions
- strong fiber that resembles hemp; obtained from sansevieria and used for e.g. cordage
- hemp obtained from the sansevieria
- grown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber
Translations
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2 synonymsClose in meaning
- grown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber:sansevieria
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable