Maguey (Noun)
Meaning 1
Mexican plant used especially for making pulque which is the source of the colorless Mexican liquor, mescal.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The maguey plant has been used for centuries in Mexico to produce pulque, a traditional fermented drink.
- Fresh maguey leaves are rich in sap that can be harvested to make aguamiel, a sweet beverage.
- In the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors discovered the properties of the maguey plant, which led to the production of mescal.
- The agave fermentation process of the maguey plant can take anywhere from 7 to 14 days to produce a clear liquid drink.
- Mexican farmers traditionally cultivate the maguey plant not only for its beauty but for the valuable pulque that can be derived from it.
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Meaning 2
Philippine plant yielding a hard fibre used in making coarse twine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.