cantala

[kan-tah-luh]

noun

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

2. the plant itself.

cantala

/ kænˈtɑːlə /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cantala¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cantala¹

of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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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