Definition

1. Noun:
   • A valuable fiber plant of the East Indies, now widespread in cultivation: "Deccan hemp" refers to a plant species, Hibiscus cannabinus, originally from the East Indies but cultivated in many regions for its useful fiber.
   • The fiber obtained from this plant: "Deccan hemp" can also refer to the durable, versatile fiber extracted from the stems of the Hibiscus cannabinus plant.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Plant):

  • Farmers in the region cultivate Deccan hemp for its strong fibers.
  • Deccan hemp, also known as kenaf, is a member of the hibiscus family.

• Noun (Fiber):

  • The rope was made from high-quality Deccan hemp.
  • Traditional textiles in some areas are woven from Deccan hemp.

Advanced Usage

• As a botanical term: The term is used in agricultural and botanical contexts to specify the plant species , distinguishing it from true hemp () or other fiber plants like jute.
  • The study compared the tensile strength of Deccan hemp to that of jute.

Variants and Related Words

• Kenaf: A more common modern name for the same plant, .
  • Kenaf is increasingly used as a sustainable source for paper pulp.
• Bimli jute: Another synonym for the fiber from this plant.
• Hibiscus cannabinus: The formal botanical Latin name for the Deccan hemp plant.

Synonyms

• Kenaf
• Bimli jute
• Java jute

Related Phrases

• Deccan hemp cultivation: The agricultural practice of growing this plant.
  • Deccan hemp cultivation requires a warm climate.
• Deccan hemp fiber: Specifically denotes the extracted product.
  • The bag is crafted from natural Deccan hemp fiber.

Noun

1. valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation
2. fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus