n. 马尼拉麻, 麻蕉

[医] 马尼拉麻

Abaca \Ab"a*ca\ ([a^]b"[.a]*k[.a]), n. [The native name.]
The Manila-hemp plant ({Musa textilis}); also, its fiber. See
{Manila hemp} under {Manila}.

Manila hemp \Manila hemp\ n.
1. A fibrous material obtained from the abaca plant ({Musa
textilis}), a plant allied to the banana, growing in the
Philippine and other East India islands; -- called also by
the native name {abaca}. From it matting, canvas, ropes,
and cables are made.

Syn: Manilla hemp, abaca.

2. A Philippine plant ({Musa textilis}) having leafstalks
that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc.;
called also the {abaca}.
[WordNet 1.5]


Manila hemp \Manila hemp\ n.
1. A fibrous material obtained from the abaca plant ({Musa
textilis}), a plant allied to the banana, growing in the
Philippine and other East India islands; -- called also by
the native name {abaca}. From it matting, canvas, ropes,
and cables are made.

Syn: Manilla hemp, abaca.

2. A Philippine plant ({Musa textilis}) having leafstalks
that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc.;
called also the {abaca}.
[WordNet 1.5]