tequila
tequila Lexical Profile
tequila Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A distilled alcoholic beverage made primarily from the blue agave plant, originating from the region surrounding the city of Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico.
"We sat on the patio and enjoyed a round of margaritas made with top-shelf tequila."
Word Nuance & Usage
Under Mexican law and international trade agreements, the term is legally restricted to spirits produced in specific Mexican states (primarily Jalisco) using only the blue agave plant, distinguishing it from the broader category of mezcal.
• Rhymes for tequila
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish 'tequila', named after the town of Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico, where the spirit was first commercially produced. The town's name ultimately derives from the Nahuatl word 'tequillan', meaning 'place of tribute' or 'place of work'.
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