Coir is the fibre of the husk of the coconut. The husk is steeped in water for a long time and then beaten with a stick, when the fibre separates easily. The fibre is extensively used for matting, brushes, and ropes.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 91, 19 April 1933, Page 8
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