abaca

/ˈæb.əˌkɑ/

UK: /ˈæb.əˌkə/

ÆB · əkɑ (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.

Etymology

From Spanish abacá, from Tagalog abaka.