noun
- Plural of henequin; a type of agave plant native to Mexico, or the fiber obtained from it, used to make rope, twine, and textiles.
Usage: Also spelled 'henequén' or 'henequin' in singular form; The fiber is similar to sisal and is commercially important in Mexico and Central America
Examples
- The farmers cultivated henequins in the Yucatán Peninsula for centuries.
- Henequins were processed into strong fibers for making rope and bags.
- The henequin industry was once a major source of wealth in Mexico.
- Traditional craftspeople still use henequin fiber to create durable textiles.
- Henequins thrive in the hot, dry climate of the Mexican highlands.