Corbie, Corby

[Fr. corbeau, from Lat. corvus, a crow.] In Scotland, a raven or crow. Cor'chorus, n. [From Gr. koreo, I purge, in allusion to the laxative properties of C. olitorius. ( Bot.) A genus of plants, order Tiliaceæ. The most important species is C. capsular us, the Jute-plant, a native of India. The fibre called Jute, or Jute - hemp, is obtained from the bark. It is largely imported into Europe, where it is employed for making coarse bags, and as a foundation for inferior carpets. It is also frequently mixed with silk in the manufacture of cheap satin fabrics. It does not appear well adapted for cordage, because it will not bear exposure to wet. The species C. olitorius, commonly called Jew's mallow, is sometimes used as a pot-herb. In Panama, the leaves of C. manpoxensis are employed as a substitute for Chinese tea. See also JUTE.