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mezcal

/mɛzˈkæl/
mez · cal
Plural:mezcals
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• noun

1

A distilled alcoholic beverage native to Mexico, made from the fermented sap of roasted agave hearts (piñas) and noted for its distinctive smoky flavor.

Example

"The bartender recommended a cocktail made with artisanal mezcal, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar."

2

Any of several succulent species of the genus Agave (family Asparagaceae) native to arid regions of Mexico and the southwestern United States, cultivated for the production of distilled spirits.

Example

"Rows of spiky mezcal plants stretched across the dry hillsides of Oaxaca."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While tequila is technically a specific variety of mezcal made exclusively from blue agave in designated regions of Mexico, in everyday usage 'mezcal' refers to artisanal spirits made from various agave species whose hearts are roasted in underground pits, imparting a signature smoky flavor.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish mezcal, from Nahuatl mexcalli ('oven-cooked agave'), a compound of metl ('maguey' or 'agave') and ixcalli ('cooked' or 'boiled').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mezcal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mezcal
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