Jutish

Variant of jute

jute definition

jute (jo̵̅o̅t)

noun

  1. a strong, glossy fiber used for making burlap, sacks, mats, rope, etc.
  2. either of two S Asian plants (Corchorus capsularis and C. olitorius) of the linden family, which yield this fiber

Etymology: Hindi jhuto < Sans jūta, matted hair, jata, braid of hair, fibrous roots

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