maguey

/məˈgeɪ/
/ˈmægeɪ/
IPA guide

Other forms: magueys

Definitions of maguey
  1. noun
    Mexican plant used especially for making pulque which is the source of the colorless Mexican liquor, mescal
    synonyms: Agave atrovirens
    see moresee less
    type of:
    American aloe, agave, century plant
    tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber
  2. noun
    Philippine plant yielding a hard fibre used in making coarse twine
    synonyms: Agave cantala, cantala
    see moresee less
    type of:
    American aloe, agave, century plant
    tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber
Pronunciation
US
/məˈgeɪ/
UK
/ˈmægeɪ/
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘maguey'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family