: a stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut

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Instead, choose a well-draining potting mix intended for houseplants or make your own DIY blend by mixing together equal parts coconut coir, perlite, and compost. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025 How to Prune Monstera Houseplants Properly Give monstera medium to bright light and consistent watering, and guide it to grow on a moss or coir pole. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024 The coir mat is durable, weather resistant, and features an anti-skid rubber backing so the mat stays in place. Maggie Horton, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Handcrafted of natural coir, it’s fade resistant, and can be used indoors or in covered outdoor areas. Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coir 

Word History

Etymology

Tamil kayir̤u rope

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coir was in 1582

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“Coir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coir. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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coir

noun
: a stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut

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