Noun: sisal sI-sul
- Mexican or West Indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fibre used in e.g. rope
"Sisal is commonly used to make durable twine and carpets";
- Agave sisalana
- A plant fibre used for making rope
"Sisal hemp is known for its strength and durability in rope-making";
- sisal hemp
Derived forms: sisals
Type of: agave, American aloe, century plant, plant fiber [US], plant fibre [Brit, Cdn]
Part of: genus Agave, rope
Encyclopedia: Sisal, Yucatán