coir

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The fibrous strands of the rind of the nut are developed in some forms to such a length and strength as to yield the industrial product known as the coir-fibre.

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  1. noun The fiber obtained from the husk of a coconut, used chiefly in making rope and matting.

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  • Our local rug store cut a coir (coconut fiber) rug with rubber backing to size and all they had to do was place it in. —  Apartment Therapy Main
  • For a better draining soil, dig in some compost, sand and coir (peat substitute) for aeration and put down two to three of inches of mulch so that it's not touching the main stem of the plant. —  The Taunton Gazette Home RSS
  • Sisal, coir, or nubby dhurries are all rugs that you can place in the room in order to get a great look with a modern style. —  Article Source
  • Just north of this project, town Parks and Recreation Director Lori Mongold was driving the town tractor and scoop bucket along an area of 50 yards that has been graded, seeded, covered with course-woven burlap strands called "coir," and planted with dogwood seedlings. —  Daily News-Record
  • Traditional industries manufacturing such items as coir, handlooms, and handicrafts employ around one million people. —  Zee News : India National
 

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  1. Malayalam kayar, cord, from kayaru, to be twisted.
 

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