1
a
: a strong white fiber used especially for cordage and twine
called also sisal hemp
b
: a widely cultivated Mexican agave (Agave sisalana) whose leaves yield sisal
2
: any of several fibers similar to true sisal
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Her tropical roots are underscored further by the incorporation of a wide range of natural materials, including linen, sisal and raffia.
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Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
Adorn the floor with an area rug Photo: Dustin Halleck
For a welcoming small living room, Dawson is in favor of a foot-pleasing sisal area rug, like this one from Stark Carpet.
—Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024
Many of the artisans actually grow the sisal used to weave the baskets themselves, as well as using organic vegetables to dye the material.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2024
Early designs called for plastic, but natural fibers such as canvas and sisal are now being considered to avoid pollution concerns.
—Byhannah Richter, science.org, 12 July 2024
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Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
Adorn the floor with an area rug Photo: Dustin Halleck
For a welcoming small living room, Dawson is in favor of a foot-pleasing sisal area rug, like this one from Stark Carpet.
—Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024
Many of the artisans actually grow the sisal used to weave the baskets themselves, as well as using organic vegetables to dye the material.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2024
Early designs called for plastic, but natural fibers such as canvas and sisal are now being considered to avoid pollution concerns.
—Byhannah Richter, science.org, 12 July 2024
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“Sisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sisal. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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sisal
noun
si·sal
ˈsī-səl 
-zəl
1
: a strong durable white fiber used to make ropes and twine
2
: a widely grown tropical Mexican agave with leaves that produce sisal
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