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mescal

noun

mes·​cal me-ˈskal How to pronounce mescal (audio)
mə-
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a
: a usually colorless Mexican liquor made by distilling the fermented mash obtained following roasting of the thick central part of various agaves
b
: an agave which mescal is produced : maguey

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Diners can opt for other alcohol as well; one group recently chose to do it with a smoky mescal. Alina Dizik, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2018 The bar will feature a large selection of tequilas and mescals. Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, 31 Oct. 2017 Like at Barrio, Pablo y Pablo also boasts a big agave spirits list, around 70 different mescals and tequilas. Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2017

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish mezcal, mescal, from Nahuatl mexcalli liquor made from the maguey plant

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mescal was in 1709
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