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Furcraea

Furcraea

9.9
A strong natural fiber from the long leaves of Furcraea plants used to make rope and rough cloth
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Furcraea
  • Rope made from Furcraea is valued for its strength and resistance to saltwater.

Examples

  • The villagers used Furcraea to weave durable baskets and fishing nets.

  • Farmers harvested Furcraea fibers to sell at the local market for textile production.

  • The fibers from Furcraea are often used in textiles.

  • Have you ever worked with Furcraea fibers?

  • The villagers used Furcraea to weave durable baskets and fishing nets.

  • Rope made from Furcraea is valued for its strength and resistance to saltwater.

  • Farmers harvested Furcraea fibers to sell at the local market for textile production.

Synonyms

natural fiber
vsFurcraea
  • Specialized
3 3.2

A material from plants or animals that people use to make cloth

is a specific leaf derived fiber used mainly for rope and coarse textiles
flax
vsFurcraea
2 4.4

A strong fiber from a plant grown to make linen cloth

is a stronger leaf fiber used more for rope, twine, and coarse textiles
henequen
vsFurcraea
  • US
9.9

A strong natural fiber from the plant's thick leaves used to make rope and mats

is the same kind of fiber but comes from a different plant genus
phormium
vsFurcraea
  • New Zealand
9.9

A strong fiber from the plant's long leaves used for rope and baskets

is used mainly for coarse rope, twine, and rough textiles rather than baskets

How Strong

hemp
24 2.7
Furcraea
  • Specialized
9.9
sisal
  • Specialized
2 7.7
flax
2 4.4
jute
2 6.2
wool
140 1.0
cotton
115 1.0

Surface Forms

Furcraea singular
Furcraeas plural

Etymology

Furcraea comes from a Latin form of a person's name given to plants whose long, strong leaves produce a tough natural fiber used for rope, twine, and coarse cloth. So Furcraea can be remembered as the plant fiber used for making rope and rough textiles.