Corchorus
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A tropical plant with long stems used to make jute, a strong natural fiber
- noun
- Specialized
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Corchorus
- Jute (Corchorus capsularis) is a fiber crop used to make sacking material for the handling and export of agricultural commodities such as coffee.
Examples
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Farmers cultivate Corchorus to obtain jute fibers, which are known for their strength and durability.
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In many Asian countries, Corchorus is harvested as a valuable cash crop for the textile industry.
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The fibers from Corchorus plants are essential for producing burlap and other agricultural materials.
Synonyms
9.9
A group of tropical plants like jute that are used for their fiber and for food
is the same meaning but used as the simple genus name
Compounds
genus Corchorus
- Specialized
9.9
A group of tropical plants like jute that are used for their fiber and for food
Surface Forms
Corchorus singular
Corchoruses plural
Etymology
Corchorus comes from an old Greek name, korchoros, meaning 'a plant used for fiber'. That's why today Corchorus is the name for a group of tropical plants whose stems give strong jute fiber.
