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cantala

[ kan-tah-luh ]

noun

  1. a cordage fiber obtained from the leaves of a tropical plant, Agave cantala.
  2. the plant itself.


cantala

/ æˈɑːə /

noun

  1. a tropical American plant, Agave cantala, similar to the century plant: family Agavaceae (agaves)
  2. the coarse tough fibre of this plant, used in making twine
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cantala1

1910–15; < New Latin, the species name (originally cantula ), apparently < Sanskrit 첹ṇṭ a mimosa genus
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cantala1

of unknown origin
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The Celebrate 1959 deal also includes two welcome cocktails, two $25 spa credits and a $20 dining credit for two at Cantala, the property’s midcentury-inspired restaurant.

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