tequila
Americannoun
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a strong liquor from Mexico, distilled from fermented mash of an agave.
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the plant itself, Agave tequilana.
noun
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a spirit that is distilled in Mexico from an agave plant and forms the basis of many mixed drinks
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the plant, Agave tequilana, from which this drink is made
Etymology
Origin of tequila
First recorded in 1840–50; after Tequila, a town in Jalisco, Mexico, a center for its production
Example Sentences
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Diageo said, blaming on competitive pressure as well as category softness faced by tequila in particular, where net sales fell 23.1%.
From MarketWatch
The group said it is facing mounting competition from cheaper brands in the United States, particularly in tequila, as consumers confront cost-of-living pressures.
From Barron's
Nomio has crammed the compounds found in about 6 pounds of broccoli into a liquid dose the size of a tequila shot—along with a little lemon and sugar to make it more palatable.
Mexico may be best known for tequila and mezcal, but vintners have long been quietly producing top-notch wines, too.
Guadalajara seeks to stand out for its cuisine, tequila, mariachis and cultural traditions.
From Los Angeles Times
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