Bowstring Hemp (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Grown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Sansevieria

Hypernyms

• American Aloe
• Agave

Hyponyms

• Mother-in-law's Tongue
• Sansevieria Trifasciata
• Sansevieria Guineensis
• Ceylon Bowstring Hemp
• African Bowstring Hemp

Meaning ²

Hemp obtained from the sansevieria.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Meaning ³

Strong fiber that resembles hemp; obtained from sansevieria and used for e.g. cordage.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Hypernyms

• Natural Fibre