- Abacá (/ɑːbəˈkɑː/ ah-bə-KAH; Filipino:
abaka [ɐbɐˈka]), also
known as
Manila hemp, is a
species of banana, Musa textilis,
endemic to the Philippines. The...
- semi-bleached wood fibers. The
manila component of the name
originates from
manila hemp (a.k.a. abacá leaves),
which was
named after Manila, the
capital of the Philippines...
-
traditionally produced with
manila fibers from abacá leaves, also
known as
manila hemp. This
material was
named after Manila,
capital of the Philippines...
-
Hemp, or
industrial hemp, is a
plant in the
botanical class of
Cannabis sativa cultivars grown specifically for
industrial and
consumable use. It can be...
- processed. ****ng
Manila hemp (Musa textilis) into bales, Java
Weaving looms processing Manila hemp fabric A
modern Manila hemp bag The
large leaves...
- in Ilocos, and with the
rigging and
cordage made from salt-resistant
Manila hemp. The vast
majority of the galleon's crew
consisted of
Filipino natives;...
- made from
textile hemp, for a
total area of
about 2,500 m2 (26,910 sq ft),
while the
rigging ropes were made of both
hemp and
Manila hemp. The
slightly larger...
-
racehorse Manila hemp refers to the
natural fibre from the abacá
plant that is used in making:
Manila ropes Manila paper Manila folders and
envelopes Manila shawl...
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Philippines during the
fourth w**** of May. It
celebrates the abacá fiber, the
Manila hemp industry, and the
resilient spirit and
culture of Catanduanes. Catanduanes...
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words from Tagalog, such as abaca, barong, balisong, boondocks, jeepney,
Manila hemp, pancit, ylang-ylang, and yaya. Some of
these loanwords are more often...
