ani·lao
variants:
or anilau \
äˈnēˌlau̇
\
or anilo \
-(ˌ)lō
\
plural -s
Definition of anilao
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
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“Anilao.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anilao. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of anilao was circa 1902
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