bowstring hemp
noun
: any of various Asian and African sansevierias
also
: its soft tough leaf fiber used especially in cordage
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“Bowstring hemp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowstring%20hemp. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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