Definition of Moorva

1. a bowstring hemp [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moorva

mooring tower
moorings
moorland
moorlands
moorlog
moorlogs
moorman
moormen
moorpan
moors
moorstone
moorstones
moortop
mooruk
mooruks
moorva (current term)
moorvas
moorwort
moorworts
moory
moos
moose
moose-wood
moose knuckles
moose maple
moose milk
moose test
moosebird

Literary usage of Moorva

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of Science, Literature, & Art: Comprising the Definitions and by George William Cox (1867)
"The fibre of the moorva is very strong and of fine quality, and is suitable for the manufacture of fine string and cordage. Santalaceae (Santalum, one of ..."

2. The Treasury of Botany: A Popular Dictionary of the Vegetable Kingdom; with by John Lindley (1866)
"... a tapering spine-like point; they are also of л duller preen, marked with alternate paler wavy cross-bands. The Hbre of the moorva )s very strong and of ..."

3. The Useful Plants of India: With Notices of Their Chief Value in Commerce by Heber Drury (1873)
"The moorva fibre is very soft, silky, and pliant, especially if well prepared, ... Regarding the comparative strength of the moorva fibre, Dr Roxburgh had a ..."

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