cocuiza

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noun A fiber prepared from the long, thick leaves of several species of Furcrœa, especially F. fœtida and F. Cubensis.

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And much more but no pic at hand margariteño, Bocono, cocuiza, Monagas...

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And much more but no pic at hand margariteño, Bocono, cocuiza, Monagas...

Mision Cultura, the bolivarian cultural revolution 2005
The leaves are suspended by threads of cocuiza; * their ribs are taken out, and they are twisted into cords.

Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America 1851
The leaves are suspended by threads of cocuiza; * (* Agave Americana.) their ribs are taken out, and they are twisted into cords.

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1 Alexander von Humboldt 1814