bowstring hemp
ˈbəʊˌstrɪŋ hɛmp
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Definition of bowstring hemp - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
botanyTECH.plant species in the genus SansevieriaTECH.
  • Bowstring hemp is often used in gardens.
mother-in-law's tongue snake plant
2.
fiberTECH.strong fiber from Sansevieria used for cordageTECH.
  • The rope was made from bowstring hemp.
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  • bowstring hemp: plant species in the genus Sansevieria
    plant species in the genus Sansevieria

Examples of bowstring hemp in a sentence

  • The leaves of bowstring hemp are long and sturdy.
  • Bowstring hemp is valued for its durability.
  • Artisans prefer bowstring hemp for making crafts.

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  1. French:Sansevieria, fibre de Sansevieria, ...
  2. German:Bogenhanf, Sansevieria-Faser, ...
  3. Italian:Sansevieria, fibra di Sansevieria, ...
  4. Spanish:Sansevieria, cáñamo de arco, ...
  5. Portuguese:espada-de-são-jorge, sisal, ...
  6. Chinese:虎尾兰, 虎尾兰纤维, ...
  7. Japanese:サンスベリア, サンセベリア繊維, ...
  8. Arabic:سانْسِيفِيرْيَا, ليف السنسفيريا, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַנְסֵבֵרְיָה, סִיבֵי סַנְסִיוֵורְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:сансевиерия, сансевьера, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сансевієрія, волокно сансевієрії, ...
  12. Hindi:बोवस्ट्रिंग हेम्प, धागा, ...
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