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1 Manila Aloe Fibre
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2 Maguey Fibre
A name often given to the fibres yielded by the Agave Vivipara plant which is a native of India. The fibres are strong and used for making cordage, ropes, and mats. They have also been used for violin strings. The fibre is obtained by retting the leaves and washing and preparing after retting. Also known as Bastard Aloe and Manila Aloe fibre. -
3 Furcraea Fibre
A fibre obtained from the F. Gigantia, a species of aloe grown in Natal. It is similar to Manila and used as a substitute. -
4 манильское алойное пеньковое волокно
Textile: Manila aloe fibreУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > манильское алойное пеньковое волокно
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5 Mauritius Hemp
A fibre obtained from the leaves of various species of the Aloe plant growing in tropical countries, chiefly Africa (see Mauritius Hemp) ———————— Also known as aloe fibre and is obtained from the leaf of various species of aloe plants growing in tropical climates. The principal plant from which Mauritius fibre is obtained is the Furcrasa Fastida, grown in Mauritius Island. The fibre is whiter and softer than other hard fibres such as sisal and manila and is used for gunny bags, hammocks, etc. It is also mixed with sisal and manila for making cordage.
См. также в других словарях:
angiosperm — /an jee euh sperrm /, n. Bot. a plant having its seeds enclosed in an ovary; a flowering plant. Cf. gymnosperm. [ANGIO + SPERM] * * * ▪ plant Introduction any member of the more than 300,000 species of flowering plants (division Anthophyta) … Universalium
cantala — noun 1. hard fiber used in making coarse twine; from Philippine agave plants • Syn: ↑Cebu maguey, ↑manila maguey • Hypernyms: ↑fiber, ↑fibre 2. Philippine plant yielding a hard fibre used in making coarse twine • Syn: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
