kanaf
- noun
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kenaf
- The rope was made from the fibers of kanaf plants harvested in Indonesia.
Examples
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Research into sustainable materials has highlighted the environmental benefits of using kanaf in textiles.
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Farmers across Asia are increasingly cultivating kanaf for its strong natural fibers.
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The kanaf plant is essential for making ropes.
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Many artisans prefer using kanaf for high-quality textiles.
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Farmers across Asia are increasingly cultivating kanaf for its strong natural fibers.
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Research into sustainable materials has highlighted the environmental benefits of using kanaf in textiles.
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The rope was made from the fibers of kanaf plants harvested in Indonesia.
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 plant with strong fibers used to make rope and cloth
A plant grown for strong fibers used to make rope and cloth
A plant that produces strong fibers used to make rope and cloth
A tall Indian plant grown for strong fibers used to make rope and cloth
A plant grown for strong fibers used to make rope
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word kanaf, often spelled kenaf, comes from local Asian names for a tough plant whose strong fibers were used for rope and cloth, much like hemp. That's why kanaf today means a valuable fiber plant used in ropes and textiles.