coir

Noun

WORDNET DICTIONARY

coir(n = noun.plant) Array - stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut; Array

coir, n. [Tamil kayiru.].

A material for cordage, matting, etc., consisting of the prepared fiber of the outer husk of the cocoanut. Homans. [1913 Webster]
Cordage or cables, made of this material. [1913 Webster]

coir, n. fibre from the outer husk of the coconut, used for ropes, matting, etc.

Etymology

Malayalam kayar cord f. kayaru be twisted