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mescal

Syllabification: (mes·cal)
Pronunciation: /meˈskal, mə-/
Definition of mescal

noun

  • 1another term for maguey.
  • an intoxicating liquor distilled from the sap of an agave. Compare with tequila, pulque.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Spanish mezcal, from Nahuatl mexcalli

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