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The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See Manila hemp under Manila.

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  1. n. The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See Manila hemp under Manila.
  2. n. a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines
  3. n. Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc
  4. The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See Manila hemp under Manila.
  5. The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. SeeManila hemp under Manila.
  6. n. Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc