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Word: Henequen
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from Spanish jeniquen, from a local word
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhɛnɪkɛn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a fibre resembling sisal, which is chiefly used for binder twine and paper pulp.
Short Definition:fibre resembling sisal, which is chiefly used for binder twine and paper pulp
Definition:
a Central American agave from which henequen is obtained.
Short Definition:Central American agave from which henequen is obtained
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