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MESTA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-03-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fibre Crops
- Botany
- Bast Fibres (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- kenaf
1, record 1, English, kenaf
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- kanaf 2, record 1, English, kanaf
correct
- guinea hemp 3, record 1, English, guinea%20hemp
correct
- mesta 1, record 1, English, mesta
correct
- kanaff 2, record 1, English, kanaff
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fibre obtained from the bast layer of the plant hibiscus cannabinus. 1, record 1, English, - kenaf
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Kenaf is commonly known as mesta in India. Being similar to jute in many of its properties, kenaf is used either as an alternative, to, or in admixture with, jute. 1, record 1, English, - kenaf
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Culture des plantes textiles
- Botanique
- Fibres textiles libériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- jute de Java
1, record 1, French, jute%20de%20Java
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- kenaf 2, record 1, French, kenaf
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hibiscus canabinus est originaire des régions tropicales de l'Asie et de l'Afrique. [...] il fournit une fibre textile (jute de Java) [...] la fibre est claire et brillante comme le jute mais plus résistante. 1, record 1, French, - jute%20de%20Java
Record 1, Key term(s)
- kenaff
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-12-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Mesta
1, record 2, English, Mesta
correct, Europe
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Nestos 2, record 2, English, Nestos
correct, Europe
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Mesta
1, record 2, French, Mesta
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fleuve de Bulgarie et de Grèce tributaire de la mer Égée. 1, record 2, French, - Mesta
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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