abaca in Spanish

abaca in Spanish is abacá — abaca means musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.

abaca in Spanish

abacá

noun

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

What does "abaca" mean?

noun Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.
noun The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "abaca" in Spanish?

"abaca" in Spanish is abacá. abaca means: Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.

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