The New International Encyclopædia/Alfa
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AL′FA. One of the varieties of esparto (q.v.), a plant which grows in North Africa. Its fibre is valuable for paper-making.
Edition of 1905. See also Esparto on Wikipedia; and the disclaimer.
AL′FA. One of the varieties of esparto (q.v.), a plant which grows in North Africa. Its fibre is valuable for paper-making.