Abaca

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A Philippine plant related to the banana, yielding Manila hemp fibre used in ropes and textiles.

“Abaca fibre is prized for its strength and resistance to saltwater.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ab·a·ca

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Anagrams of Abaca

Words that use exactly the same letters as “abaca”.

caaba cabaa

Words one letter different

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abaci aback abada abaka abama araca

Words you can make from Abaca

Shorter words formed from the letters in “abaca”.

abac caba

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