maguey

/məˈɡeɪ/

Meanings

noun

Any of various large agaves of Mexico and the southern US, especially the American aloe, Agave americana.

Examples :

"The farmer harvested the maguey to make pulque, a traditional Mexican drink. "

plant agriculture

Related Words

drink verb

/dɹɪŋk/

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

"He drank the water I gave him."

aloe noun

/əˈləʊ.i/ /ˈæ.loʊ/

(in the plural) The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.

"The antique chest, rumored to be from the Far East, emitted a rich, complex scent that hinted of aloes, indicating it might have been used to store precious incense. "

agaves noun

/əˈɡeɪviːz/ /əˈɡɑːviz/

A plant of the genus Agave, which includes the maguey or century plant (Agave americana), which produces a gigantic flower stem at maturity.

"The desert garden featured various cacti and impressive agaves, some with towering flower stalks. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

pulque noun

/ˈpʊl.keɪ/

A milk-colored, somewhat viscous Mexican alcoholic drink made from the fermented sap of certain agave plants.

"My grandfather remembers drinking pulque in his village when he was a child. "

agave noun

/əˈɡeɪviː/

A plant of the genus Agave, which includes the maguey or century plant (Agave americana), which produces a gigantic flower stem at maturity.

"The desert garden featured a striking agave with thick, spiky leaves. "

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

harvested verb

/ˈhɑːrvɪstɪd/ /ˈhɑːrvəstɪd/

To bring in a harvest; reap; glean.

"The farmers harvested the corn in the fall. "

southern noun

/ˈsʌðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/

Someone from one of the states which seceded in 1861 and briefly formed the Confederate States of America, or, more broadly, from some neighboring states as well (but excluding geographically-southerly states like Arizona); compare the South.

"My cousin, a southern, moved to the area after graduating from university. "

farmer noun

/fɑːmə/ /fɑɹmɚ/

A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock, especially on a farm.

"The farmer planted corn in his fields every spring. "

traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "