mai
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmaɪ// mai
n. a traditional Hawaiian drink made from coconut milk and fruit. You serve it in a bowl with a spoon.
n. a chilled beverage made from coconut cream and fruit, typically served in a bowl. Borrowed from Hawaiian.
We ordered a mango mai for dessert.
The resort serves a fresh pineapple mai every afternoon by the pool.
The vibrant colors of the tropical mai contrasted beautifully with the dark wood of the table.
Chinese surname with several origins: * from Mandarin 麥 /麦 (“wheat”), * from Mandarin and Cantonese 買 /买 (maai⁵, “buy”) * Cantonese form of 米 (see Mi). * Romanized from 马 (mǎ) (see Ma) * Romanized from 梅 (méi) (see Mei) As a German surname, variant of May.