Mauritius hemp
noun
variants: less commonly
Mauritius
Definition of Mauritius hemp
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: a hard fiber obtained from the leaves of the giant cabuya and used chiefly for cordage and sacking; especially : this fiber as grown on the island of Mauritius
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