Associations to the word «Sisal»

Wiktionary

SISAL, noun. A Central American plant, of the genus Agave, cultivated for its sword-shaped leaves that yield fibers used for rope.
SISAL, noun. The fibre of the plant.
SISAL, noun. (rare) A sisal mat.

Dictionary definition

SISAL, noun. A plant fiber used for making rope.
SISAL, noun. Mexican or West Indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope.

Wise words

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