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esparto
[ ih-spahr-toh ]
noun
- any of several grasses, especially Stipa tenacissima, of southern Europe and northern Africa, used for making paper, cordage, etc.
esparto
/ ɛˈspɑːtəʊ /
noun
- any of various grasses, esp Stipa tenacissima of S Europe and N Africa, that yield a fibre used to make ropes, mats, etc
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Origin of esparto1
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Origin of esparto1
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Example Sentences
Alfa, al′fa, n. an African name for esparto grass—also spelt Halfa.
The production of esparto pulp by bacteriological fermentation is an idea of later date.
The conditions for boiling and bleaching esparto are varied by the paper-maker as circumstances require.
The value of Esparto for the manufacture of high-class printing and medium quality writing paper is well known.
There were other articles of plaited esparto grass, such as baskets and sandals.
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