coir

noun

ˈkȯi(-ə)r How to pronounce coir (audio)
: a stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut

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Use a peat- or coco-coir-based potting soil mixed with perlite or compost to ensure aeration and drainage. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 Use natural dish scrubbers made from cellulose, coconut coir or loofah instead of synthetic sponges. — Ryan Brennan may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 These contain ingredients such as perlite or coir (coconut fiber), which are designed to retain moisture while promoting drainage. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026 To improve water infiltration, use vermiculite or coconut coir for soil aeration. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coir

Word History

Etymology

Tamil kayir̤u rope

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coir was in 1582

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coir

noun
ˈkȯi(-ə)r How to pronounce coir (audio)
: a stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut

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