new zealand cotton
Definition
Noun: 1. A natural fiber: A specific type of textile fiber obtained from the inner bark (bast) of certain trees native to New Zealand, known for its visual and textural similarity to conventional cotton fiber.
Usage
This is a technical term used primarily in contexts related to botany, textiles, and natural materials. * The traditional cloak was woven from New Zealand cotton, making it both durable and soft. * Botanists study the properties of New Zealand cotton as a sustainable fiber source.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical or ethnographic descriptions of Māori material culture.
- In material science, it may be discussed for its comparative qualities against other natural fibers like flax, hemp, or true cotton.
Variants and Related Words
- New Zealand ribbon tree (n): The name for the tree species ( or ) from whose bast the fiber is derived.
- Bast fiber (n): The general category of plant fibers obtained from the phloem or inner bark of stems.
Synonyms
- Indigenous fiber
- Bast fiber (from New Zealand ribbon trees)
Notes on Meaning
- It is crucial to note that "New Zealand cotton" is not true cotton (from plants of the genus ). The name derives from the fiber's resemblance, not its botanical origin.
- The term refers specifically to the fiber itself, not to a finished textile or fabric, though it can be used metonymically.
Noun
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a fiber from the bast of New Zealand ribbon trees that resembles cotton fiber
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