Cantala
a cordage fiber obtained from the leaves of a tropical plant, Agave cantala.
the plant itself.
noun
a tropical American plant, Agave cantala, similar to the century plant: family Agavaceae (agaves)
the coarse tough fibre of this plant, used in making twine
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