SISAL


Meaning of SISAL in English

si ‧ sal /ˈsaɪs ə l/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: Mexican Spanish ; Origin: Sisal Mexican port ]

a Central American plant whose leaves produce strong ↑ fibre s , also called sisal, which are used in making rope

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