maguey

• Nom désignant un type de plante, à savoir l'agave mexicain utilisé pour préparer le pulque et le mezcal, ou une plante des Philippines fournissant une fibre dure pour de la ficelle grossière.

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.

   Agave mexicain (maguey)

   • 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.

   Synonymesagavecentury plant

2. Philippine fiber plantB2formal

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

   Maguey des Philippines

   • 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.

   Synonymescantala