Cebu maguey
- noun
- Philippine
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maguey de Cebú
- The fishermen made nets from Cebu maguey because of its strength and durability.
Examples
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Coarse sacks woven from Cebu maguey were used to transport crops to the market.
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The workers harvested Cebu maguey for making ropes.
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Demand for Cebu maguey increased as industries sought natural fibers for packaging.
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Many artisans use Cebu maguey in their crafts.
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Twine made from Cebu maguey is known for its durability and strength.
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The local craftsman prefers using Cebu maguey for making sturdy ropes.
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Workers often gather Cebu maguey fibers to produce coarse sacks for farming.
Synonyms
A strong rough plant fiber from the Philippines used to make rope and twine
A strong hard fiber from a Philippine plant used to make coarse rope
A strong flexible fiber from the abaca plant used to make rope and paper
How Coarse
- Philippine
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is a straightforward place + product combination: 'Cebu' (a Philippine island) + 'maguey' (an agave grown for strong fiber). A B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer it refers to maguey (or maguey fiber) associated with Cebu, since place–product compounds are compositional and cross-linguistically common.
Etymology
Cebu maguey gets its name from the island Cebu and the plant maguey, a plant with thick leaves whose long fibers were pulled out, dried and twisted to make strong rope. That's why Cebu maguey means the 'hard natural fiber' used for coarse twine, sacks and fishing nets.