Function: noun
Date: circa 1885
: a strong woody fiber obtained chiefly from the phloem of plants and used especially in cordage, matting, and fabrics
Function: noun
Date: circa 1885
: a strong woody fiber obtained chiefly from the phloem of plants and used especially in cordage, matting, and fabrics
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary. Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка. 2012