Indian hemp
- noun
- /ˈɪndiən hɛmp/
- Archaic
:
cáñamo indio
- Farmers grow Indian hemp in many regions for its strong, durable fibers.
Examples
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The ropes were made from the fibers of Indian hemp.
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Many artisans prefer using Indian hemp to make durable ropes.
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Some people confuse Indian hemp with true hemp, but they are different species.
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The farmer grows Indian hemp for its strong fibers.
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Farmers grow Indian hemp in many regions for its strong, durable fibers.
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The ropes were made from the fibers of Indian hemp.
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Many artisans prefer using Indian hemp to make durable ropes.
Synonyms
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A tall annual plant with strong fibers in its stalks that people use to make rope, cloth and paper
A tall plant that people grow for its strong fiber used to make rope and cloth
A strong fiber from the Indian plant used to make rope and coarse cloth
A tall plant with strong natural fibers used to make rope and cloth
A plant with strong fibers used to make rope and cloth
A North American plant with strong fibers used to make ropes
A tall tropical plant with strong soft fiber used to make rope and sacks
A tall annual plant that grows along rivers in the US southwest and improves soil while giving strong fiber
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound simply names a variety/origin of hemp: 'Indian' (pertaining to India) + 'hemp' (the Cannabis plant used for fiber/psychoactive products). There is no idiomatic or metaphorical shift—knowing both constituents lets a B1 learner infer it refers to hemp associated with India or an Indian variety.
Etymology
Indian hemp was a name used by traders for tough plants from India; the word hemp points to the plant's long fibers that were pulled out and twisted into rope. That's why the name means a plant grown for its strong, durable fibers today.