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the plant Corchorus capsularis of Tiliaceae family; jute plant.
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a strong, glossy fibre obtained from this plant, used for making sacks, mats, rope, etc.; jute.
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the shrub, Crotolaria juncea of Papilionaceae family, the bitter leaves of which are used as an emetic in gastric and bilious fevers and cultivated extensively for its fibre; the sun hemp.