Abacas

/ˌɑːbəˈkɑːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of abaca; multiple plants, fibers, or products made from the Manila hemp plant.

Etymology

Regular plural of abaca, adding the English '-s' suffix to the Tagalog-origin word. This shows how English integrates non-English plant names into its system.

Kelly Says

When you see 'abacas' in historical shipping records or textile archives, you're reading about one of the oldest global trade routes—connecting Philippine agriculture to European ships to worldwide commerce!

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