coir

/kɔɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

a fibrous material used in rope-making and in horticulture for potting soil, obtained from the husk of coconuts

“The gardener used coir to repot the fragile seedlings.”

2. verb

to cover or fill something with coir

“The worker coired the garden beds for better drainage.”

Synonyms

  • cattail
  • sedge

Antonyms

  • fur
  • wool