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abaca in Malay

pisang benang

UK/ˈæb.əˌkɑː//ˈæb.əˌkɑ/

abaca in Malay: pisang benang, pisang manila, pisang tali, abaka. In English, abaca means musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.

Malay words for abaca

plant
pisang benang, pisang manila, pisang tali, abaka

English meaning of abaca

  1. noun Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.
  2. noun The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth.

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Questions about abaca in Malay

What is the meaning of abaca in Malay?
Abaca in Malay is pisang benang, pisang manila, pisang tali, abaka.
Apakah maksud abaca dalam bahasa Melayu?
Abaca: pisang benang, pisang manila, pisang tali, abaka.
What does abaca mean in English?
Abaca means musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.

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