phormium
noun
phor·mi·um
ˈfȯ(r)mēəm
1
capitalized : a genus of herbs (family Liliaceae) with rigid sword-shaped leaves and red or yellow flowers on a leafless scape see new zealand flax
2
plural -s : a hard fiber from New Zealand flax used for bagging and cordage
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek phormion, a plant, small mat, diminutive of phormos mat, basket for carrying corn, from pherein to carry
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