-
Trending Now:
More Trending:
- implode ballistic transgender beleaguer scaramouch
- ALL
tossa jute
noun
tos·sa jute
\ˈtäsə-\
variants: less commonly
tossa
Definition of tossa jute
-s
: an annual erect branching herb (Corchorus olitorius) cultivated in Africa and tropical Asia for its mucilaginous leaves which are eaten raw or cooked and for its grayish or brown jute fiber; also : the fiber of the tossa jute
People Are Reading
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 tossa jute
origin unknown
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up tossa jute? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!