ˈfȯ(r)mēəm noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek phormion, a plant, small mat, diminutive of phormos mat, basket for carrying corn, from pherein to carry
1. capitalized : a genus of herbs (family Liliaceae) with rigid sword-shaped leaves and red or yellow flowers on a leafless scape — see new zealand flax
2. -s : a hard fiber from New Zealand flax used for bagging and cordage