maguey

• Substantiv, das eine Art Pflanze bezeichnet, nämlich die mexikanische Agave, aus der Pulque und Mezcal gewonnen werden, oder eine philippinische Pflanze, die harte Fasern für grobes Seil liefert.

A noun referring to a type of plant, specifically a Mexican agave used for making pulque and mescal, or a Philippine plant that yields a hard fiber for coarse twine.

1. Mexican agave plantB1formalamericanculinary

   A type of agave plant native to Mexico, used primarily for producing pulque and as a source for the liquor mescal.

   Mexikanische Agavenpflanze

   • The maguey plant is harvested for its sweet sap to make pulque.
   • Many varieties of maguey are cultivated in central Mexico.
   • Traditional mescal is distilled from the roasted hearts of maguey.

   Synonymeagavecentury plant

2. Philippine fiber plantB2formal

   A plant from the Philippines that yields a hard, strong fiber used in making coarse twine and rope.

   Philippinische Faserpflanze

   • The maguey fiber is woven into durable ropes.
   • Farmers in the Philippines harvest maguey leaves for their tough fibers.
   • Coarse twine made from maguey is used for packaging and agriculture.

   Synonymecantala