sisalana

noun

si·​sa·​la·​na
ˌsīsəˈlänə,
ˌsīzə-,
ˌsēs-,
ˌsēz-,
-lanə,
-lānə
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

New Latin (specific epithet of Agave sisalana), from Mexican Spanish sisal + New Latin -ana (from Latin, neuter plural of -anus -an)

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“Sisalana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sisalana. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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