Noir vs. Coir — What's the Difference?

A genre of crime film or fiction characterized by cynicism, fatalism, and moral ambiguity

Coir (), or coconut fibre, is a natural fibre extracted from the outer husk of coconut and used in products such as floor mats, doormats, brushes and mattresses. Coir is the fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut.

Of or relating to the film noir genre.

Fibre from the outer husk of the coconut, used in potting compost and for making ropes and matting.

Of or relating to a genre of crime literature featuring tough, cynical characters and bleak settings.

The fiber obtained from the husk of a coconut, used in making rope and matting and as a medium for cultivating plants.

Suggestive of danger or violence.

The fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut, used chiefly in making rope, matting and as a peat substitute.

Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre

A material for cordage, matting, etc., consisting of the prepared fiber of the outer husk of the cocoanut.

Film noir.

Cordage or cables, made of this material.

A production in the style of film noir.

Stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut