cantala

American

[kan-tah-luh] / kænˈtɑ lə /

noun

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

cantala British

/ kænˈtɑːlə /

noun

a tropical American plant, Agave cantala, similar to the century plant: family Agavaceae (agaves)
the coarse tough fibre of this plant, used in making twine

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Etymology

Origin of cantala

1910–15; < New Latin, the species name (originally cantula ), apparently < Sanskrit kaṇṭala a mimosa genus

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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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