coir

Meaning

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

Synonyms

coconut husk

coconut fibre

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkɔɪə/
Etymology

Borrowed from Tamil கயறு (kayaṟu), Malayalam കയർ (kayaṟ).

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