anilao
noun
ani·lao
\äˈnēˌlau̇\\-(ˌ)lō\
variants: or
anilau
\äˈnēˌlau̇\ oranilo
\-(ˌ)lō\Definition of anilao
-s
1 : a shrub (Columbia serratifolia) of the family Tiliaceae yielding a strong bast fiber that is found chiefly in the Philippines
2 : any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Grewia yielding a cordage fiber
Explore M-W
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of anilao
Tagalog
First Known Use: circa 1902
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up anilao? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!