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henequen

/ˌhɛnɪˈkɛn/

Translations

henequennoun

henequens

Henequen is a type of agave plant used for making rope.

Хенекен - это вид агавы, используемый для изготовления веревки.

Synonyms

sisal hemp

Agave fourcroydes

agave fiber

Mexican sisal

sisal fiber

henequenadjective

/ˌhɛnɪˈkɛn/

Used attributively in compounds such as "henequen fiber" or "henequen rope".

Synonyms

henequennoun

A tropical American agave plant (Agave fourcroydes) cultivated for its fiber, which is used to make rope and twine.

The farmers harvested henequen to produce durable ropes for the shipping industry.

The fiber obtained from the henequen plant, used in making ropes, twines, and other products.

The henequen was processed into strong twine for agricultural use.

henequenadjective

Made from or relating to the fiber of the henequen plant.

The craftsman sold baskets woven with henequen twine.