1.a Philippine plant,Musa textilis,of the banana family. 2.Also calledManila hemp.Its fiber is used for rope, fabrics, etc. [1810–20; < Sp < Tagalogabaká] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, ...
(Arabic), Indracense, Kamanin (Japanese), Kif, Lubange, Macusi (Huichol), Mala Vida ('bad life'), Marijuana, Nasha, Opio do Pobre (Portuguese, 'opium of the poor'), Panama Red, Planta de Felicidade (Portuguese, 'plant of happiness'), Rafi, Santa Rosa (Mexican, 'sacred rose'), ...
1.A bananalike plant(Musa textilis)native to the Philippines and having broad leaves with long stalks. 2.The fibers obtained from the stalks of this plant, used to make cordage, fabric, and paper. Also calledmanila,Manila hemp. [Spanishabacá, from Tagalogabaka.] ...
1.A bananalike plant(Musa textilis)native to the Philippines and having broad leaves with long stalks. 2.The fibers obtained from the stalks of this plant, used to make cordage, fabric, and paper. Also calledmanila,Manila hemp. [Spanishabacá, from Tagalogabaka.] ...