lechuguilla

noun

lech·​u·​gui·​lla
variants or less commonly lecheguilla
ˌlechəˈgē(y)ə
plural -s
: any of several Mexican agaves (as Agave lecheguilla) yielding istle fiber

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, wild lettuce, diminutive of lechuga lettuce, from Latin lactuca

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“Lechuguilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lechuguilla. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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