noun
- Plural of henequen; a strong fiber obtained from the leaves of an agave plant, used for making rope, twine, and textiles.
Usage: Also spelled 'henequin' or 'heniquen'; Primarily used in commercial and agricultural contexts
Examples
- The farmers harvested henequens from their agave plantations in Mexico.
- Henequens were traditionally used to make rope and twine for maritime purposes.
- The textile industry relies on henequens for producing durable fabrics.
- Exports of henequens have been important to the economy of the Yucatan Peninsula.