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any of several plants of the genus Agave, of the agave family, especially the cantala, A. cantala.

the fiber from these plants.

a rope made from this or a similar fiber.

any of numerous American plants belonging to the genus Agave, of the agave family, species of which are cultivated for economic or ornamental purposes: A. arizonica, of central Arizona, is an endangered species.