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Definition of sisal

sisal

/ˈsaɪsəl/
si · sal
Plural:sisals
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• noun

1

A strong, durable white fiber yielded by the leaves of the sisal agave, commonly used in the manufacture of rope, twine, rugs, and heavy cloth.

Example

"The scratching post was wrapped tightly in rough sisal to give the cat a durable surface."

2

A tropical agave plant (Agave sisalana) native to southern Mexico, characterized by a large rosette of stiff, fleshy leaves and heavily cultivated in tropical regions for its structural fiber.

Example

"Farmers in the arid region cultivated vast fields of sisal, which thrived despite the lack of abundant rainfall."

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• Rhymes for sisal

• Nearby Words

sirree
sirystes
sis
sisal
siskin
sissified
sissiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the mid 19th century from Sisal, a seaport in Yucatán, Mexico, from which the plant's fibers were originally and extensively exported.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sisal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sisal
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