Where does “coir” come from?
Coir derives from Malayalam കയറ്, a fiber product from coconut husks used in rope and cordage.
coir (English): The fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut,...
Definitions
- The fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut,...
Ancestry of “coir”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Tamil | கயிறு | — |
| 2 | Malayalam | കയർ | — |