hessian
/ˈhɛʃən/
noun
- A strong, coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks, bags, and upholstery.
- She bought a roll of hessian to make a rustic table runner for the party.
- Coffee beans are often transported in large hessian sacks.
- The gardener used hessian to wrap the roots of the young tree before planting.
Synonyms
adjective
- Made of or resembling hessian fabric.
- The artist used a hessian canvas for the painting.
- They decorated the wedding venue with hessian ribbons and lace.
- The hessian bag was sturdy enough to carry all the potatoes.