henequen

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Definition of henequen in English English dictionary

the fibre from this plant (sometimes mistakenly called sisal)

a tropical American agave, Agave fourcroydes, whose thick, sword-shaped leaves yield a coarse reddish fibre used in making rope etc

{i} tropical American agave plant with large thick fibrous leaves shaped like swords that yields strong fiber; sisal; reddish fiber obtained from the leaves of the henequen

Hyphenation

hen·e·quen

Etymology

() From Spanish henequén, probably of Taino origin.