kenaf
Kenaf, Hanfhibiscus, ägyptischer Hanf, Dekkan-Hanf
Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in AsiaHibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia.
US/kˈɛnæf/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia.
Kenaf, Hanfhibiscus, ägyptischer Hanf
fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus
(uncountable)The fibre obtained from this plant, similar to jute.
Translations
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Hibiscus cannabinus:
Origin
From Persian کنف (kanaf). See Ancient Greek κάνναβις (kánnabis) for more. Doublet of cannaFrom Persian کنف (kanaf). See Ancient Greek κάνναβις (kánnabis) for more. Doublet of cannabis, canvas, and hemp.
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Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation:kanafdeccan hempbimlibimli hempIndian hempBombay hempHibiscus cannabinus
- fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus:deccan hemp
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable