What does "coir" mean?

The fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut, used chiefly in making rope, matting and as a peat substitute.

What is a synonym for "coir"?

Common synonyms include: coco coir, coconut fiber, cotton, fiber, nylon, thread.

/ˈkɔɪə/ noun

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Noun

1
The fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut, used chiefly in making rope, matting and as a peat substitute. countable, uncountable
2
stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut wordnet

Borrowed from Tamil கயிறு (kayiṟu), Malayalam കയർ (kayaṟ).