noun
- Plural of ixtle; strong fibers obtained from certain agave plants, used to make rope, twine, and textiles.
Usage: Also spelled 'istle' or 'ixtle'; Primarily used in reference to fibers from Mexican agave species
Examples
- The artisans wove ixtles into durable rope for the ship's rigging.
- Ixtles from agave plants have been harvested in Mexico for centuries.
- The market sold bundles of ixtles for traditional textile production.
- Local craftspeople used ixtles to create strong, weather-resistant cordage.