Albardine

/ˌælbɑrˈdin/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or made of albardin, a type of coarse fiber or rush plant used for making mats or rough textiles.

Etymology

From Spanish albardin, which refers to a Mediterranean grass or rush plant. The term appears in Spanish texts describing humble textiles and crafts from rural regions.

Kelly Says

Albardin represents the kind of forgotten plant knowledge—Mediterranean people knew dozens of plants for making rope, baskets, and mats that modern people have completely forgotten about!

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