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Tequila

/tɛˈkiːlə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A distilled alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant, primarily produced in the region surrounding the city of Tequila in Mexico.

    "She ordered a shot of tequila with salt and lime at the bar."
  2. 2

    A specific type of mezcal that is made exclusively from blue agave.

    "Tequila is often enjoyed in cocktails like margaritas."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'tequila' originates from the Nahuatl word 'tequillan', which refers to the place where the plant agave is harvested. It became associated with the distilled spirit produced in the region of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, during the 19th century.

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