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ma·guey
\məˈgā, ˈmagˌwā\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Spanish, from Taino
1.
a. : any of various fleshy-leaved agaves: as
(1) : a Mexican agave (as Agave atrovirens) that is used as a source of pulque
(2) Philippines : the agave (A. cantala) that yields cantala
(3) : the common century plant (A. americana)
b. : a plant of the closely related genus Furcraea
2.
a. : any of several hard fibers derived from magueys; especially : cantala
b. or maguey rope chiefly West : a rope of maguey fiber or horsehair |