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1. (n.) bowstring hemp
any of various sansevierias of Asia and Africa.
2. bowstring hemp
the strong fiber of these plants.
Etymology: (1865–70)
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1. (noun) bowstring hemp
hemp obtained from the sansevieria
2. (noun) bowstring hemp
strong fiber that resembles hemp; obtained from sansevieria and used for e.g. cordage
3. (noun) sansevieria, bowstring hemp
grown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber
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