Sunn-hemp meaning
A tropical Asian plant (Crotalaria juncea) in the pea family, having clusters of yellow flowers.
noun
A tough fiber obtained from the stems of this plant, used for cordage.
noun
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Origin of sunn-hemp
- Hindi san from Sanskrit śāṇa- hempen from śaṇaḥ hemp
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition