coir

/ˈkɔɪɚ/

UK: [ˈkʰɔːjə]

coir

English Noun

Definition

The fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut, used chiefly in making rope, matting and as a peat substitute.

Etymology

Borrowed from Tamil கயிறு (kayiṟu), Malayalam കയർ (kayaṟ).