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Definition of: henequen
(hen′ə·kin) noun
1. A tough fiber obtained from the leaves of the Mexican plant Agave fourcroydes, or from the related A. sisalana; Mexican sisal.
2. The plant from which this fiber is obtained. Also hen′e·quin. [<Sp. <Taino]
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