Hemp 2 : Combustible, fibers obtained from the stems of Cannabis sativa that are used for rope; they are coarser than flax but they are stronger, glossier, and more durable than cotton. See also: Abaca.
Ralph W. Burklin & Robert G. Purington, Fire Terms: A Guide to Their Meaning and Use, National Protection Association, Boston, MA 1980 USA. (Guide: Meaning and Use, Nat Prot Association Fr Srvc - Amer) {457}