sisalana

noun

si·​sa·​la·​na

ˌsīsəˈlänə,

ˌsīzə-,

ˌsēs-,

ˌsēz-,

-lanə,

-lānə

plural -s

: sisal sense 1a

Word History

Etymology

New Latin (specific epithet of Agave sisalana), from Mexican Spanish sisal + New Latin -ana (from Latin, neuter plural of -anus -an)

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