noun
or ani·lau äˈnēˌlau̇ ; or ani·lo -(ˌ)lō
( -s )
Etymology: Tagalog
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