Manila hemp

  1. a Philippine plant (Musa textilis) of the banana family
  2. a strong, tough fiber from the leafstalks of this plant, used for making high-quality rope, paper, clothing, etc.

See Manila hemp in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
See abaca.
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