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Adjective: hempen  hem-pun
  1. Having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
    "From the frame is suspended a bag, about two feet in depth, of wide netting or hempen cord";
    - fibrous

See also: tough

Encyclopedia: Hempen