kenaf
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Definition
Noun: 1. A valuable fiber plant (Hibiscus cannabinus): A tall, herbaceous plant native to Africa and cultivated in warm regions worldwide, especially in parts of Asia, for its bast fiber. 2. The fiber obtained from this plant: A long, soft, durable fiber similar to jute, used for making cordage, canvas, sacking, and paper.
Usage and Examples
- Referring to the plant:
- Farmers in the region have switched to growing kenaf as a sustainable cash crop.
- Kenaf is known for its rapid growth and high biomass yield.
- Referring to the fiber:
- The bags were woven from strong, natural kenaf.
- This eco-friendly paper is made from a blend of recycled content and kenaf fiber.
Advanced Usage
- Industrial and Agricultural Context: The term is primarily used in agricultural, textile, and manufacturing industries. It is often discussed in contexts of sustainable materials, crop rotation, and natural fiber production.
- Research into kenaf composites for the automotive industry is ongoing.
Variants and Related Words
- Deccan hemp: Another common name for the kenaf plant and its fiber.
- Bimli jute: Another name for kenaf, highlighting its similarity to jute.
- Hibiscus cannabinus: The botanical (Latin) name for the kenaf plant.
Synonyms
- (For the fiber): Jute (a similar fiber from a different plant, spp.), bast fiber.
Notes on Meaning
The word "kenaf" specifically denotes both the plant species Hibiscus cannabinus and the commercial product derived from it. It is not used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs. Its usage is almost entirely technical or commercial.
Noun
- valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation
- fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus