mescal

• 名词，指一种无刺的球状小型仙人掌（威廉斯仙人球），是致幻剂麦司卡林（仙人球毒碱）的来源；也指一种墨西哥无色蒸馏酒，由龙舌兰等沙漠植物的发酵汁液蒸馏而成。

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.

   佩奥特仙人掌

   • 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.

   同义词peyote

2. Alcoholic beverageB2formalamericanculinary

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

   墨西哥酒精饮料

   • 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.

   同义词mezcal