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maguey — [mag′wā΄; ] Sp [ mä ge′ē] n. [Sp < Taino] 1. any of a number of fleshy leaved, fiber yielding agaves of the SW U.S., Mexico, and Central America; esp., the century plant and species used in making rope, pulque, and tequila 2. any of several… … English World dictionary
maguey — /mag way, meuh gay /; Sp. /mah gay /, n. 1. any of several plants of the genus Agave, of the agave family, esp. the cantala, A. cantala. 2. the fiber from these plants. 3. a rope made from this or a similar fiber. [1545 55; < Sp < Taino] * * * ▪… … Universalium
Pulque — Type Alcoholic beverage Country of origin Mesoamerica Color milky white … Wikipedia
mecate — məˈkäd.ē noun ( s) Etymology: Mexican Spanish, from Nahuatl mecatl cord, rope 1. West : a rope usually of horsehair that is used for leading or tying or as hackamore reins 2. : an old … Useful english dictionary
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Human sacrifice in Aztec culture — Human sacrifice was an aspect of historical Aztec culture/religion, although the extent of the practice is debated by scholars. The Spaniards who first met the Aztecs explicitly stated in their writings that human sacrifice was widely practiced… … Wikipedia
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Fique — or Cabuya is a natural fiber that grows in the leaves of the fique plant ( Furcraea andina ), a xerophytic monocot native to Andean regions of Colombia. From here it was extended to Venezuela and the east coast of Brazil. Common names: Fique,… … Wikipedia
