esparto
or espar·to grass
any of several grasses, especially Stipa tenacissima, of southern Europe and northern Africa, used for making paper, cordage, etc.
Origin of esparto
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Alfa, al′fa, n. an African name for esparto grass—also spelt Halfa.
The production of esparto pulp by bacteriological fermentation is an idea of later date.
The Manufacture of Paper | Robert Walter SindallThe conditions for boiling and bleaching esparto are varied by the paper-maker as circumstances require.
The Manufacture of Paper | Robert Walter SindallThe value of esparto for the manufacture of high-class printing and medium quality writing paper is well known.
The Manufacture of Paper | Robert Walter SindallThere were other articles of plaited esparto grass, such as baskets and sandals.
British Dictionary definitions for esparto
esparto grass
/ (ɛˈspɑːtəʊ) /
any of various grasses, esp Stipa tenacissima of S Europe and N Africa, that yield a fibre used to make ropes, mats, etc
Origin of esparto
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