释义 |
is·tle noun also ix·tle \ˈis(t)lē\ (-s) Etymology: American Spanish ixtle, from Nahuatlichtli : a fiber obtained from any of various tropical American plants: as a. : a fiber obtained from the leaves of an epiphytic bromeliad (Bromelia sylvestris) b. : a fiber obtained from any of several Mexican plants of the genus Agave (especially A. ixtli) and used especially for cordage and basketry |