henequen

henequen Definition

hen·equen (hen′i ken′, hen′i ken′)

noun

a tropical American agave (Agave fourcroydes) cultivated for the hard fiber of the leaves
the fiber, similar to sisal, used for making rope, twine, rugs, etc.

Etymology: Sp henequén, jeniquén < native (Taino) name in Yucatán

henequen Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

mill: Cabalan added, " He built the biggest henequen mill, called San Juan, in Merida.

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