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Practice the English pronunciation of abaca with real speech in context.
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Between The FoldsEssentially, we use plant fibers, abaca, which is from a banana plant, or hemp -- really
Definition summary
Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre. [First attested in the mid 18th century.][1]

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How to pronounce abaca

Between The Folds

Essentially, we use plant fibers, abaca, which is from a banana plant, or hemp -- really

Example Sentences

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Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre. [First attested in the mid 18th century.][1]
  • (uncountable) The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth. [First attested in the mid 18th century.][1]

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