: a stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut

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This pretty doormat is crafted with natural coconut coir material, which adds some warmth as well as character to the entryway. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025 Layer a weatherproof rug beneath a coir welcome mat for texture, and swap in a playful autumn graphic for extra cheer. Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025 The coir mat is durable and will catch dirt or mud before entering your home. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025 This fun doormat is made of coir, a dense and durable fiber, and has a vinyl back that prevents movement. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coir

Word History

Etymology

Tamil kayir̤u rope

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coir was in 1582

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“Coir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coir. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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coir

noun
: a stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut

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