Definition of cantala

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can·ta·la

n-tä

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NOUN:

A species of agave (Agave cantala) cultivated chiefly in warm regions of the Old World for its leaf fibers.
The fiber of this plant, used for twine, rope, and nets.

ETYMOLOGY:
New Latin, specific epithet, perhaps from Sanskrit kaala, babul, from kaa, thorn

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