Meaning Of The Word Sisal

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sisal
uncountable noun: Sisal is the fibre from the leaves of a plant that is grown in the West Indies, South America, and Africa. Sisal is used to make rope, cord, and mats.

sisal in American English
a strong fiber, similar to the related henequen, obtained from the leaves of an agave (Agave sisalana) native to S Mexico and now cultivated throughout the tropics, used for making rope, sacking, insulation, etc.
noun: a fiber yielded by an agave, Agave sisalana, of Yucatán, used for making rope, rugs, etc

sisal in British English
noun: a Mexican agave plant, Agave sisalana, cultivated for its large fleshy leaves, which yield a stiff fibre used for making rope

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