henequen

Definitions


[ˈhɛnɪkɛn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a fibre resembling sisal, which is chiefly used for binder twine and paper pulp

- a Central American agave from which henequen is obtained


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from Mexican Spanish henequén, from a local word




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