Abaca
Ab´a`ca Pronunciation: ăb´å`kå
| n. | 1. | The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See |
| Noun | 1. |  abaca - a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the PhilippinesSynonyms: Manila hemp, Manilla hemp |
| 2. |  abaca - Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etcSynonyms: Musa textilis, Manila hemp |