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Deccan hemp

Deccan hemp

9.9
A strong fiber from the Indian plant used to make rope and coarse cloth
  • noun
translation icon : cáñamo de Deccan
  • Historically, Deccan hemp was used in the production of twine and coarse textiles.

Examples

  • The factory imported Deccan hemp to produce durable ropes for the shipping industry.

  • The Deccan hemp fibers are very strong.

  • Research has shown that Deccan hemp is both strong and resistant to mildew.

  • Look at the beautiful Deccan hemp fabric!

  • Historically, Deccan hemp was used in the production of twine and coarse textiles.

  • The factory imported Deccan hemp to produce durable ropes for the shipping industry.

  • Research has shown that Deccan hemp is both strong and resistant to mildew.

Synonyms

kenaf
vsDeccan hemp
  • Specialized
9.9

A strong fiber taken from the plant's stalks that people use to make rope and paper

is described by East Indian origin and wider textile and cordage use
Hibiscus cannabinus
vsDeccan hemp
  • Specialized
8.9

A tall plant that people grow for its strong fiber used to make rope and cloth

is the fiber taken from the plant and used for cordage and textiles

Surface Forms

Deccan hemp singular
Deccan hemps plural

Morphology

Deccan + hemp

The phrase combines a geographic name 'Deccan' with the noun 'hemp', so its meaning — hemp (the fiber) originating from the Deccan region — is directly derivable from the constituents. This place-name + material composition is a regular, cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the intended sense even if they lack botanical detail.

Etymology

Deccan hemp originally meant the fibre taken from a plant grown in the Deccan and used like true hemp for strong cords. Since these fibres were used to make ropes and rough cloth, the term came to mean 'the fiber used for making cordage and textiles'.