cantala

/kænˈtɑlə/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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