tequila

[ tuh-kee-luh ]

/ təˈki lə /

noun

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

the plant itself, Agave tequilana.

Origin of tequila

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

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Examples from the Web for tequila

This fancy spice pack pairs with four different spirits—vodka, tequila, aquavit, and gin—to ensure the perfect morning pick-me-up.
The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Don Draper in Your Life|Allison McNearney|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Per Santa Muerte tradition, devotees offer apples, cigarettes, and bottles of tequila.
America’s Fastest Growing Death Holiday Is From Mexico|Michael Schulson|November 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There is reason to believe that climate change is directly threatening your supply of tequila.
Happy National Tequila Day! Here’s How Climate Change Is Murdering Your Tequila|Asawin Suebsaeng|July 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There you have it: Global warming is trying to kill your tequila buzz.
Happy National Tequila Day! Here’s How Climate Change Is Murdering Your Tequila|Asawin Suebsaeng|July 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In other words, it has gone from a miniscule category to a pretty small category when compared to bourbon, tequila, rum or vodka.
Why Rye Is The Nation's Spirit, And Why No One Can Get It|Kayleigh Kulp|July 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was obvious that he had not thrown away the bottle of tequila until he had consumed the contents.
The Bad Man|Charles Hanson Towne
Well, sir, usually mornings hes over across the Line getting organized for the day on tequila.
Dust of the Desert|Robert Welles Ritchie
They had brought something else too: a bottle of milky liquor that Tom claimed was tequila.
Beginners Luck|Emily Hahn
Said 25 cents was too much for the lemonade, and then he asked for a tequila for his friend.
Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Did Orest come up and talk to them when you had this argument about the lemonade and tequila?
Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for tequila

tequila

/ (tɪˈkiːlə) /

noun

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

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

Word Origin for tequila

C19: from Mexican Spanish, from Tequila, region of Mexico

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Word Origin and History for tequila

tequila

1849, from American Spanish tequila, from Tequila, name of a district in central Mexico noted for the fine quality of its tequila. Tequila sunrise is attested by 1965.

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