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mescal

/meˈskæl/

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noun

/meˈskæl/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее либо небольшой бесшипный шаровидный кактус, являющийся источником мескальных кнопок (пейот), либо бесцветный мексиканский ликёр, перегоняемый из сброженных соков пустынных растений рода Агавовые, особенно агавы американской.

A noun referring either to a small spineless globe-shaped cactus that is a source of mescal buttons, or to a colorless Mexican liquor distilled from fermented juices of certain desert plants of the genus Agavaceae, especially the century plant.

  1. Cactus plantC1formalamericanscientific

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

    ruПейот (кактус)

    • The mescal cactus grows in arid regions of Mexico.
    • Mescal buttons are harvested from this specific cactus species.
    • The plant is known for its distinctive round shape.

    Synonymspeyote

  2. Alcoholic beverageB2formalamericanculinary

    A colorless Mexican liquor distilled from fermented juices of certain desert plants, especially the century plant.

    ruМексиканский алкогольный напиток

    • He ordered a shot of mescal at the bar.
    • Traditional mescal is made from the agave plant.
    • The smoky flavor of mescal is distinct from tequila.

    Synonymsmezcal

Forms
  • mescals plural form
  • mescals' possessive plural form
  • mescal's possessive singular form