Manila hemp

Manila hemp Word Origin noun

1. a fibrous material made from the leafstalks of the abacá, Musa textilis, used for making ropes, fabrics, etc.

Origin of Manila hemp First recorded in 1850–55 Also called Manila, manilla. British Dictionary definitions for manila hemp Manila hemp Manilla hemp noun

1. a fibre obtained from the plant abaca, used for rope, paper, etc