maguey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various large agaves of Mexico and the southern US, especially the American aloe, Agave americana.

Pronunciation

/məˈɡeɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-maguey.wav

Word forms

maguey magueys

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish maguey, from Taíno *mawei.

Derived words

Cebu maguey maguey worm red maguey worm white maguey worm
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