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munj

noun
\ˈmünj, ˈmənj\
variants: or less commonly munja \-jə \
plural munjes also munjas

Definition of munj 

: a tough Asiatic grass (Saccharum munja) whose tenacious culms are used for ropes, twine, and baskets

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History and Etymology for munj

Hindi & Sanskrit; Hindi mũj, mū̃j, from Sanskrit muñja

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