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n. A Mexican and Central American plant (Agave sisalana) widely cultivated for its large, sword-shaped leaves that yield stiff fibers used for cordage and rope.

n. The fiber of this plant or of other members of the genus Agave.

n. A Central American plant, of the genus Agave, cultivated for its sword-shaped leaves that yield fibers used for rope.

n. The fibre of the plant.

n. A sisal mat.

n. Same as Sisal hemp.

n. Mexican or West Indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope

n. a plant fiber used for making rope

"Once dry, the "sisal" is sent to a baling plant for preparation for shipment to plants that make rope, shopping bags and other assorted product."

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