Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kenaf

/kˈɛnæf/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.31 in modern English

Syllables: ke-naf
IPA: /kˈɛnæf/

12

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia.

Uncountable

noun

The fibre obtained from this plant, similar to jute.

Uncountable

Etymology

From Persian کنف (kanaf). See Ancient Greek κάνναβις (kánnabis) for more. Doublet of cannabis, canvas, and hemp.

Origin

Source language: Persian

Word Breakdown

Root: کنف

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

kanaf deccan hemp bimli bimli hemp indian hemp bombay hemp hibiscus cannabinus

Questions

How do you pronounce kenaf?: The recorded pronunciation is /kˈɛnæf/.
What does kenaf mean?: Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia.
Where does kenaf come from?: It is traced to Persian.

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