noun
- A strong fiber obtained from the leaves of a tropical American plant (Furcraea), used to make rope, twine, and textiles.
Usage: Also called furcraea fiber or cabuya fiber; Primarily used in industrial and craft contexts
Examples
- The artisans wove fique into durable bags and baskets.
- Fique fiber is harvested from plants grown in Colombia and other tropical regions.
- The rope was made from twisted fique strands.
- Traditional crafts often incorporate fique as a sustainable material.