tequila

American  

[tuh-kee-luh] / təˈki lə /

noun

1. a strong liquor from Mexico, distilled from fermented mash of an agave.

2. the plant itself, Agave tequilana.

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tequila British  

/ tɪˈkiːlə /

noun

1. a spirit that is distilled in Mexico from an agave plant and forms the basis of many mixed drinks

2. the plant, Agave tequilana, from which this drink is made

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Etymology

Origin of tequila

First recorded in 1840–50; after Tequila, a town in Jalisco, Mexico, a center for its production

Example Sentences

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mexico may be best known for tequila and mezcal, but vintners have long been quietly producing top-notch wines, too.

From The Wall Street Journal

Guadalajara seeks to stand out for its cuisine, tequila, mariachis and cultural traditions.

From Los Angeles Times

OK, Tartan Army, can you hear Lady Liberty calling you from New York Harbour, can you feel the rush of the Niagara Falls, can you almost taste the tequila in Guadalajara?

From BBC

“I’ve been to other rooms where I’m competing with tequila or the Rams. Here, when anyone goes up in front of that microphone, everyone stops.”

From Los Angeles Times