mescal

/mɛsˈkɑl/

/mɛsˈkɑl/

Definitions of mescal

1. noun

   a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons
   synonyms: Lophophora williamsii, mezcal, peyote

   type of:

   cactus

   any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
2. noun

   a colorless Mexican liquor distilled from fermented juices of certain desert plants of the genus Agavaceae (especially the century plant)
   type of:

   John Barleycorn, booze, hard drink, hard liquor, liquor, spirits, strong drink

   an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented