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esparto

/ɪˈspɑːtəʊ/

/ɪˈspɑrtoʊ/

espartonoun

espartos

Translations

Esparto is used to make high-quality paper.

Эспарто используется для изготовления высококачественной бумаги.

Definitions

A type of grass native to southern Europe and North Africa, used for making ropes, baskets, and paper.

The artisan crafted a beautiful basket using esparto.

The tough fibre obtained from esparto grass, especially as used in papermaking.

The addition of esparto gives the paper its distinctive texture.

Synonyms

esparto grass

esparto fibre

stipa tenacissima

Macrochloa tenacissima

espartoadjective

/ɪˈspɑːtəʊ/

/ɪˈspɑrtoʊ/

Used attributively to describe products made from esparto grass or its fibre.

Definitions

Made from or relating to esparto grass or its fibre.

He specialised in esparto rope manufacturing.