coir

[ koir ]

noun

1. the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.

coir

/ kɔɪə /

noun

1. the fibre prepared from the husk of the coconut, used in making rope and matting

Word History and Origins

Origin of coir¹

1575–85; < Malayalam kayaru cord; replacing cairo < Portuguese < Tamil kayiṟu rope

Word History and Origins

Origin of coir¹

C16: from Malayalam kāyar rope, from kāyaru to be twisted

Example Sentences

Coir can be used as a substitute for peat moss and is commonly sold in highly compacted bricks.

From Seattle Times

"The main occupation of the people is fishing, coconut cultivation and coir twisting," according to a government website, which calls tourism "an emerging industry" here.

From BBC

The tiny coconut coir pouches are designed to tuck between the cheek and gum, which allows the water-dispersable cannabinoids inside to be absorbed into the bloodstream.

From Los Angeles Times

But pots and imported coco coir on their own did not solve the challenge of introducing a northern hemisphere fruit into Peru's hot and arid coastal region.

From BBC

Blueberry bushes are grown inside them, taking root in coco coir - a coconut-based compost - imported from Sri Lanka.

From BBC