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abaca in Dutch

abaca in Dutch is abaca, manillahennep — abaca means a type of banana plant from the Philippines, grown for the fibre used to make cloth, rope and paper.

abaca in Dutch

abaca
noun
(uncountable) The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
manillahennep
noun
(uncountable) The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

What does "abaca" mean?

  1. noun A type of banana plant from the Philippines, grown for the fibre used to make cloth, rope and paper.
  2. noun The fibre from this plant, used to make rope and cloth.
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What is "abaca" in Dutch?
"abaca" in Dutch is abaca, manillahennep. abaca means: A type of banana plant from the Philippines, grown for the fibre used to make cloth, rope and paper.
Are there other ways to say "abaca" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "abaca": abaca, manillahennep.
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