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henequen

henequen

9.9
A strong natural fiber from the plant's thick leaves used to make rope and mats
  • noun
  • /ˈhɛnɪkɛn/
  • US
translation icon : henequén
  • Farmers in Yucatán harvest henequen to produce strong twine and rope.

Examples

  • The henequen fibers are incredibly durable.

  • Traditional hats made from henequen are popular souvenirs in some regions of Mexico.

  • The artisan braided the coarse henequen into sturdy mats sold at the market.

  • Many artisans use henequen to create beautiful mats.

  • The workers harvested henequen leaves to extract the strong fiber needed for their products.

  • They produced high-quality twine from henequen, which was known for its strength.

  • This henequen fiber is often used to make durable ropes and mats for various applications.

Synonyms

sisal hemp
vshenequen
  • Specialized
6.5

Strong plant fiber from the sisal plant used to make rope and mats

is seen as a general leaf fiber rather than chiefly durable
Furcraea
vshenequen
  • Specialized
9.9

A strong natural fiber from the long leaves of Furcraea plants used to make rope and rough cloth

is the fiber from one particular plant species rather than many
bowstring hemp
vshenequen
8.7

A strong fiber from a plant with long thick leaves used to make ropes and cords

is used more often for mats and twine rather than cords

Surface Forms

henequen singular
henequens plural

Etymology

Henequen comes from the Spanish word henequén and a Yucatec Maya name for the agave plant that grows in Yucatán, Mexico. The strong 'fiber' taken from the plant's long leaves was used to make 'rope' and 'twine', which is why the fiber itself is called henequen.