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ambaries

|am-bar-ies|

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/æmˈbɛriz/

(ambary)

fiber plant

Base FormPlural
ambaryambaries
Etymology
Etymology Information

'ambary' originates from the Hindi word 'ambāṛī', which refers to the plant 'Hibiscus cannabinus'.

Historical Evolution

The Hindi word 'ambāṛī' was adopted into English as 'ambary', referring to the same plant.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred specifically to the plant, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a type of fiber plant, also known as 'Hibiscus cannabinus', used for making ropes and coarse fabrics.

The ambary plant is cultivated for its strong fibers.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/09 10:36