kenaf
Meaning
- Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia.
- The fibre obtained from this plant, similar to jute.
Synonyms
deccan hemp
kanaf
Hibiscus cannabinus
Bombay hemp
bimli
bimli hemp
fibre crops
Etymology
From Persian کنف (kanaf). See Ancient Greek κάνναβις (kánnabis) for more. Doublet of cannabis, canvas, and hemp.
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