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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MAGUEY

Spanish, from Taino.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MAGUEY

maguey  [ˈmæɡweɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAGUEY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Maguey is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MAGUEY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of maguey in the English dictionary

The definition of maguey in the dictionary is any of various tropical American agave plants of the genera Agave or Furcraea, esp one that yields a fibre or is used in making an alcoholic beverage. Other definition of maguey is the fibre from any of these plants, used esp for rope.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAGUEY


anyway
ˈɛnɪˌweɪ
away
əˈweɪ
Broadway
ˈbrɔːdˌweɪ
castaway
ˈkɑːstəˌweɪ
Conway
ˈkɒnˌweɪ
dragway
ˈdræɡweɪ
gateway
ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ
giveaway
ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ
highway
ˈhaɪˌweɪ
midway
ˈmɪdˌweɪ
ngwee
əŋˈɡweɪ
Norway
ˈnɔːˌweɪ
parkway
ˈpɑːkˌweɪ
pathway
ˈpɑːθˌweɪ
qua
kweɪ
railway
ˈreɪlˌweɪ
runway
ˈrʌnˌweɪ
segue
ˈsɛɡweɪ
subway
ˈsʌbˌweɪ
way
weɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAGUEY

magnolia metal
Magnolia State
magnoliaceous
magnon
magnox
magnox reactor
magnum
magnum opus
magnus hitch
Magog
magot
magpie
magpie goose
magpie lark
magpie moth
MAgr
Magritte
magsman
magsmen
magus

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAGUEY

antiquey
bluey
boutiquey
chop suey
cliquey
cluey
fluey
gluey
hump bluey
lacquey
plaguey
quey
tissuey
uey
voguey

Synonyms and antonyms of maguey in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «maguey» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAGUEY

Find out the translation of maguey to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of maguey from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «maguey» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

龙舌兰
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maguey
570 millions of speakers

English

maguey
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

maguey
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

maguey
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

агава
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

maguey
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

maguey
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

maguey
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Maguey
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

maguey
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リュウゼツラン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

maguey
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Maguey
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

maguey
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

maguey
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Maguey
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

maguey
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

maguey
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

agawy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

агава
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Maguey
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

maguey
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

maguey
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

maguey
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

maguey
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of maguey

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGUEY»

The term «maguey» is regularly used and occupies the 91.498 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGUEY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about maguey

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAGUEY»

Discover the use of maguey in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to maguey and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Maguey Journey: Discovering Textiles in Guatemala
In this fascinating book, Kathryn Rousso, an accomplished textile artist, takes a detailed look at the state of maguey culture, use, and trade in Guatemala.
Kathryn Rousso, 2010
2
The Magic Maguey
Miguel figures out a way to save the beloved maguey plant in his Mexican pueblo.
Tony Johnston, 1996
3
Testaments of Toluca
And I say [verse] that I leave to San Juan Bautista a maguey; I give another maguey to San Diego, and a maguey to the Virgen de Loreto. And I say that I leave a maguey to my godchild5 named Eusebia de la Trinidad, and I also leave a ...
Caterina Pizzigoni, 2007
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"El Recreo de Los Amigos." Mexico City's Pulquerias During ...
Nahua tribes and their descendants, the Aztecs, thought of the maguey plant a gift from the gods. They used it for everything, food, clothing, architecture, and medicine among others. But the most important use of the maguey plant was the  ...
Maria Aurea Toxqui Garay, 2008
5
Treatise on the Heathen Superstitions that Today Live Among ...
[Incantation]. for. Planting. Maguey. Enemy is vigilant, and he does not neglect any effort for acting in any business from which our harm can result, no matter how small it may be. From here it follows that he takes great pains with our small  ...
Hernando Ruiz de Alarcón, James Richard Andrews, Ross Hassig, 1987
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Recovering the Hispanic History of Texas
AN 1851 EDITION OF THE NEW YORK JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND COLLATERAL Sciences, Assistant Surgeon Glover Perin published a paper on the use of maguey as a remedy for scurvy, a nutrition-related illness. Stationed at Fort ...
Monica Perales, 2010
7
War and Society in Ancient MesoAmerica
The veteran soldiers who led villages and wards carried broadswords or clubs and wore cotton armor, although a strong breastplate of tightly woven maguey threads was also worn in some places.86 Veterans and nobles also wore feathered ...
Ross Hassig, 1992
8
Caterpillars of Eastern North America: A Guide to ...
MESCAL,. AGAVE,. OR. MAGUEY. WORM. –. COSSIDAE. Comadia. redtenbacheri. An insect surrounded in considerable legend, lore, and misconception, native to the American Southwest and Mexico, where it is known as Gusano Rojo or ...
David L. Wagner, 2010
9
In Excess: Sergei Eisenstein's Mexico
The following novella, “Maguey,” is the only one in the film that follows a strict narrative logic: it presents a story of a rebellion by the peons on an old pulque hacienda in central Mexico. The rebellion is triggered by the rape of Maria, the fiancée ...
Masha Salazkina, 2009
10
El Regreso a Coatlicue:
Por último, llegaron a Coatlan, lugar de las serpientes, en el que se alimentaron con alimañas del lago.55 En su peregrinar, conocieron a los más avanzados chalcas, quienes les enseñaron a hacer el pulque de la planta de maguey, ...
Grisel Gómez Cano, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAGUEY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term maguey is used in the context of the following news items.
1
American Limbo
Olga showed off a large maguey leaf, from a variety of agave, which David was about to cut up, toast, and use as a seasoning for the meat ... «The New Yorker, Jul 15»
2
A local's guide to Coyoacán, Mexico City
For a more informal experience, try sibling Corazón de Maguey, directly across Jardín Centenario, where you'll find upscale antojitos, mezcal ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
3
TGIF at TOTC | NOLA DEFENDER
... and Attaboy, and Misty Kalkofen, formerly of Drink and Brick and Mortar in Boston, and currently of Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal. «NOLA Defender, Jul 15»
4
Newlyweds Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher stay in Lodi, dine at El …
While staying in Lodi, the duo dined at El Maguey Grill, a restaurant that serves authentic Mexican cuisine. An eyewitness reported that Mila ... «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»
5
The Townsend to launch bartender residencies next week
... the financial sting of a markup at the bar. The inaugural spirit in the series will be Del Maguey Iberico Mezcal, available at $5.55 a pour. «austin360, Jul 15»
6
Out & About calendar, July 17-23
EL MAGUEY, 2160 S.W. Wanamaker Road: Hump Day Karaoke with Stardust Entertainment, 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays. 271-0009. FLAMINGO ... «Topeka Capital Journal, Jul 15»
7
Take a Bite: Yard House introduces menu updates
Blood & Smoke: Blood orange and ancho chili spiced margarita made with Del Maguey “Vida” mezcal, El Jimador Silver tequila, Ancho Reyes, ... «Honolulu Pulse, Jul 15»
8
Mila Kunis is seen dripping in rubies for Gemfields campaign film
They were observed stopping for a bite to eat at Mexican grill El Maguey last Thursday, which came after a stop-off at Bass Lake in Yosemite ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
9
PHL fiber production 13.5% down
The report did not show any production of other fabrics such as raffia, pina, canton and maguey for the period of May. The PhilFida earlier said ... «Business Mirror, Jul 15»
10
A shot of Mezcal
The strong smoky liquor typically made from maguey plant is a staple beverage in Mexico and has grown in popularity in the U.S. in recent ... «Foothills Sun Gazette, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Maguey [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/maguey>. Apr 2024 ».
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