WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Manil′a hemp′, 
  1. Textilesa fibrous material made from the leafstalks of the abacá, Musa textilis, used for making ropes, fabrics, etc. Also called Manila, manilla. 
  • 1850–55

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Manila hemp, Manilla hemp n
  1. a fibre obtained from the plant abaca, used for rope, paper, etc
'Manila hemp' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
abaca - Manila - Manila paper - Manila rope - manilla

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