mezcal

• Substantiv, das eine kleine, stachellose, kugelförmige Kaktusart bezeichnet, die die Quelle für Meskalin-Knospen ist.

A noun referring to a small, spineless, globe-shaped cactus that is the source of mescal buttons.

1. Distilled spiritB2formal

   A traditional Mexican alcoholic beverage made from the agave plant, often smoked during production.

   Destillierter Agavenbrand

   • They served mezcal at the celebration.
   • The smoky flavor of mezcal comes from the roasting process.
   • He ordered a glass of mezcal with orange slices and salt.

2. Cactus sourceC1formal

   A small, spineless, globe-shaped cactus that is a source of mescal buttons, used traditionally.

   Kaktusquelle

   • The mezcal cactus grows in arid regions of Mexico.
   • Mescal buttons are harvested from the mezcal plant.
   • The spineless globe-shaped cactus known as mezcal is used in traditional practices.