kenaf

Meaning

  1. Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia.
  2. 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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