What does "kenaf" mean?

Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia.

Kenaf

Common synonyms include: hibiscus cannabinus, annual hibiscus, bast fiber, bimli, bimli hemp, bombay hemp.

noun

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Noun

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Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia. uncountable
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valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation wordnet
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The fibre obtained from this plant, similar to jute. uncountable
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fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus wordnet

From Persian کنف (kanaf). See Ancient Greek κάνναβις (kánnabis) for more. Doublet of cannabis, canvas, and hemp.