noun
- a fiber obtained from the leaves of an agave plant, used to make rope, twine, and other products
Usage: also spelled heniquen or sisal; primarily used in industrial and agricultural contexts
Examples
- Henequen was historically a major export crop in Mexico.
- The rope was made from strong henequen fibers.
- Farmers in the Yucatan Peninsula cultivated henequen for centuries.
- Henequen production declined as synthetic fibers became more common.