deccan hemp
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Definition
- 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
- valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation
- fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus