abaca

/əˈbɑː.kə/ (uh-BAH-kuh)

noun

A'chikku (Garo)

philippine a·songo ge·gipa te·rik jekon english manila hemp ine minga.

abaca means a large banana-like plant native to the Philippines whose strong fibers are used to make rope, paper, textiles, and other products.

abaca is sometimes called “manila hemp,” although it is not a true hemp plant; it is actually a species of banana.

Abaca fiber – strong natural fiber obtained from the abaca plant.

Abaca rope – rope made from abaca fiber.

Abaca paper – paper made partly or mainly from abaca fiber.

abaca fibers are used to make strong ropes and specialty paper.

manila hemp musa textilis

there is no direct antonym for abaca.