noun
abaca
Abaca (noun) means Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.
noun
1
Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.
2
The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth.
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Etymology
From Spanish abacá, from Tagalog abaka.
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What is the meaning of abaca?
"abaca" (noun) means musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.
What are the different meanings of abaca?
"abaca" has 2 main meanings: 1. Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre; 2. The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth.