cantala
/kænˈtɑlə/
noun
- A tropical plant (Agave cantala) whose leaves yield a strong, stiff fiber used for making rope, twine, and coarse fabrics.
- They harvested the cantala leaves and stripped them to extract the long fibers.
- The cantala plant resembles a small agave with spiky leaves.
- Farmers in the Philippines grow cantala for its durable fibers used in rope-making.
- The fiber obtained from the cantala plant, also known as Manila maguey.
- The factory processed cantala into strong twine for agricultural use.
- Cantala fiber is resistant to saltwater, making it ideal for marine ropes.
- She wove a basket from cantala, appreciating its natural golden color.
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