hempen

Made from cannabis

Hempen means made of hemp fiber: a hempen rope, hempen cloth.

The word is old-fashioned, appearing mostly in historical or literary contexts.

A hempen collar or hempen necktie was a hangman's noose, hemp being the traditional material for execution ropes.

fiber

rope

Thick twisted fibers

  • twineStranded cord for tying
  • cordageRopes and twines collectively
  • yarnTwisted strand for crafts

thread · braid · knotting · macrame · rigging · tackle · sailcloth · canvas · burlap · hessian

archaic

gallows

Execution hanging apparatus

gibbet · scaffold · halter · strangling · maritime · naval · sailor · rigging · historical · antiquated

botanical

cannabis

Psychoactive hemp plant

  • sativaEnergizing cannabis variety
  • plantBotanical organism
  • stalkPlant's vertical support

fiber · seed · oil · cultivation · harvest · crop · retting · processing · bast · shiv

sustainable

biodegradable

Able to decompose naturally

natural · compostable · green · low-impact · sustainable · recyclable · carbon-neutral · plant-based · chemical-free · pesticide-free

textile

weave

Interlace strands into fabric

  • linenFlax-derived textile
  • clothWoven or knit material
  • fabricWoven or knit material

homespun · sackcloth · canvas · muslin · gauze · twill · drapery · upholstery · rug · matting

rustic

coarse

Rough in texture

country · farmhouse · cottage · simple · handmade · artisanal · traditional · folk · old-fashioned · pioneer

Opposites
material composition

hempennylon

Synthetic textile polymer

synthetic · silken · polyester · metallic · artificial

fiber texture/quality

hempensilken

Smooth and lustrous

soft · delicate · smooth · gossamer · satiny

Phrases
Family

hemp, hempseed, hemps, hempseeds, hemplike

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G