juta
1. A strong, coarse fiber obtained from the stems of plants of the genus Corchorus, used to make rope, burlap, and other textiles
The sack was made from jute, a natural and biodegradable material.
O saco era feito de juta, um material natural e biodegradável.
2. The plant itself from which this fiber is extracted, native to South Asia
Jute is cultivated extensively in Bangladesh and India.
A juta é cultivada extensivamente em Bangladesh e na Índia.
3. Fabric or rope made from jute fiber
We bought jute bags for our gardening supplies.
Compramos sacos de juta para nossos suprimentos de jardinagem.
Jute has significant cultural and economic importance in Brazil, where it is used extensively in eco-friendly packaging and agricultural applications. Bangladesh is the world's largest producer and exporter of jute, and the fiber is increasingly popular in sustainable and environmentally conscious markets globally.
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