hard-fiber

1 of 2

adjective

: vulcanized with zinc chloride

—used of paper or boards

hard fiber

2 of 2

noun

: leaf fiber with heavily lignified walls that is hard and stiff in texture and is used in making cordage, twine, and textiles

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

hard entry 1 + fiber, noun

Noun

hard entry 1 + fiber, noun

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