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tequila

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //təˈkiɫə// UK //təkˈiːlɐ// tequi·la

n. a strong alcoholic drink from Mexico made from the agave plant.

n. a Mexican spirit distilled from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant.


SIMPLE

He ordered a shot of tequila with lime and salt.

CONTEXTUAL

The bartender explained that high-quality tequila should be sipped slowly rather than taken as a quick shot.

COMPLEX

While mass-produced varieties are common in cocktails, artisanal tequila is often aged in oak barrels to develop a complex profile similar to fine whiskey.

Origin

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish tequila, from Tequila, a town in Jalisco.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the liquid in general; countable when ordering individual servings or referring to specific brands.

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