sunn (s n)n. 1. A tropical Asian plant (Crotalaria juncea) having clusters of yellow flowers. 2. A tough fiber obtained from the stems of this plant, used for cordage. [Hindi san, from Sanskrit    a-, hempen, from aa , hemp.] |
sunn [sʌn]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a leguminous plant, Crotalaria juncea, of the East Indies, having yellow flowers
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) the hemplike fibre obtained from the inner bark of this plant, used in making rope, sacking, etc.
[from Hindi san, from Sanskrit śāná hempen]
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