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cantala

can·ta·la [ kan tlə ] (plural can·ta·las)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. tough plant fiber: a coarse strong fiber from the leaves of an agave. Use: nets, rope, twine.

2. tropical plant grown for fiber: the tropical plant that produces cantala. Native to: America.  Latin name Agave cantala.

[Early 20th century. Origin ?]
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