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Jute

/dʒˈut/
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(noun) The coarse, strong fibre of the East Indian plants, Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus capsularis, used to make mats, paper, gunny cloth etc.

The jute bag was durable and eco-friendly.
Jute was used to make the rope.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ is a strong natural fiber that is often used to make rope, twine, and several types of burlap bags.

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