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Meaning of "mezcal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MEZCAL

mezcal  [mɛˈskæl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MEZCAL

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Mezcal is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MEZCAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Mezcal

Mezcal, or mescal, is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the maguey plant native to Mexico. The word mezcal comes from Nahuatl mexcalli metl and ixcalli which means "oven-cooked agave". The maguey grows in many parts of Mexico, though most mezcal is made in Oaxaca. There is a saying attributed to Oaxaca regarding the drink: "para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo bien también". It is unclear whether distilled drinks were produced in Mexico before the Spanish Conquest. The Spaniards were introduced to native fermented drinks such as pulque, also made from the maguey plant. Soon the conquistadors began experimenting with the maguey plant to find a way to make a distillable fermented mash. The result was mezcal. Today, mezcal is still made from the heart of the maguey plant, called the "piña", much the same way it was 200 years ago, in most places. In Mexico, mezcal is generally consumed straight and has a strong smoky flavor. Though mezcal is not as popular as tequila, Mexico does export the product, mostly to Japan and the United States, and exports are growing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MEZCAL


caracal
ˈkærəˌkæl
coucal
ˈkuːkæl
decal
dɪˈkæl
jacal
dʒəˈkæl
low-cal
ˌləʊˈkæl
mescal
mɛˈskæl
metical
ˈmɛtɪˌkæl
pedocal
ˈpɛdəˌkæl
pokal
ˈpəʊkæl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MEZCAL

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WORDS THAT END LIKE MEZCAL

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Synonyms and antonyms of mezcal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mezcal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MEZCAL

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Translator English - Chinese

梅斯卡尔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mezcal
570 millions of speakers

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mezcal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

mezcal
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

ميزكال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мескаль
278 millions of speakers

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mezcal
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mezcal
260 millions of speakers

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mezcal
220 millions of speakers

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Mezcal
190 millions of speakers

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Mezcal
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メスカル
130 millions of speakers

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mezcal
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mezcal
85 millions of speakers
vi

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mezcal
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மெஸ்கல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेस्कल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mezcal
70 millions of speakers

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mezcal
65 millions of speakers

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Mezcal
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мескаль
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Mezcal
30 millions of speakers
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mezcal
15 millions of speakers
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mezcal
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mezcal
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mezcal
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mezcal

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MEZCAL»

Discover the use of mezcal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mezcal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mezcal
The author of "Blue Desert" meditates upon the emotional, spiritual, and political shambles of the late 1960s and early 1970s and upon the strength of the land, particularly the desert Southwest, and its ability to prevail despite modern ...
Charles Bowden, 1988
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Concrete Underground
CONCRETE UNDERGROUND is postmodern pulp fiction - a gritty, labyrinthine murder mystery about identity and alienation in the digital age.
Moxie Mezcal, 2010
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Whiskey and Spirits For Dummies
Tequila is globally recognized as the king of Mexican spirits, but some confusion exists between Tequila and the “other” Tequila — mezcal. Tequila can be made only from the blue agave grown in specific appellation areas, but several ...
Perry Luntz, 2011
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Art and Cultural Heritage: Law, Policy, and Practice
In western pre-Hispanic Mexico, two types of alcoholic beverage were derived from agave: One was octli or pulque, derived from the fermented juices of some varieties; and the other was the mexcalli or mezcal, produced from the fermentation ...
Barbara T. Hoffman, 2006
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Flavours and Fragrances: Chemistry, Bioprocessing and ...
The concentration of anethol in raki is between 1 and 1.7 g L-1, whereas ouzo contains less than 1 g L-1 [45]. 10.6.7 Tequila, Mezcal The typical Mexican distilled spirits tequila and mezcal are made by distilling the fermented juice of the agave ...
Ralf Günter Berger, 2007
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Bartending For Dummies
The process of making mezcal hasn't changed much since the Spanish arrived in Mexico in the early 1800s and brought with them distillation technologies. The Aztecs near the mountaintop settlement of Monte Alban in Oaxaca had cultivated  ...
Ray Foley, 2014
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Viva Tequila!: Cocktails, Cooking, and Other Agave Adventures
Aging mezcal and introducing it to barrels used in the repose of other world- renowned spirits seems to be the newest trend—often too long in too much oak. Ithink that often it extinguishes the fire of mezcal's spirit. Who knows? Perhaps this ...
Lucinda Hutson, 2013
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Wild Product Governance
Table 8.4 Role of local institutions in regulating the agave-mezcal production chain in Guerrero Production chain link Ownership of resource Regulating institution Local regulation: Agreements and norms Agave production Common; private ...
Sarah A. Laird, Rebecca J. McLain, Rachel Paula Wynberg, 2012
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Mod Mex: Cooking Vibrant Fiesta Flavors at Home
mezcal. Whipped. cream. serves 6 to 8 In a medium-size stainless steel pot, combine the milk, cream, water, sugar, and vanilla, and bring to a simmer. Add both chocolates and stir until melted. Add the dissolved corn flour, and whisk until the ...
Linquist, Scott, 2007
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Mezcal: Under the Spell of Firewater
To discover mezcal is to discover your own soul. Here, this authoritative book helps you discover Mezcal - the history, the creation of the product, the ways it is consumed, enjoyed and appreciated - the complete mystique.
Louis E. V. Nevaer, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MEZCAL»

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Boozy Nostalgia: An Open Letter To Alcoholic Milkshakes
The layered and smoky drink, which combines Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal, evaporated and condensed milks, vanilla and cinnamon is part ... «San Antonio Current, Jul 15»
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First look: Bernal Height's new brewpub Old Bus Tavern set to open …
... Michael Mina, RN74) is primarily focused on agave, mezcal and Tequila, with flavorings like prickly pear syrup, chile peppers and cumin. «SFGate, Jul 15»
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At El Cortez, Stephen Tanner Proves Himself the Don Quixote of …
My favorite of several sampled was the deliciously named flor de muertos, compounded of tequila, mezcal, vermouth, lime, and falernum, ... «Eater NY, Jul 15»
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One of the Best Taquerías in Tijuana Is Surrounded by Prostitutes …
We went to the bars in downtown Tijuana to drink mezcal, beer, and tequila, followed by tacos at Las Ahumaderas, a typical local taquería. «Munchies_ Food by VICE, Jul 15»
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9 ways to celebrate National Tequila Day
If you're in the mood for something smoky, try the mezcal margarita with Triple Sec and hand-squeezed juice. See if you can grab an alley seat ... «Asheville Citizen-Times, Jul 15»
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Essential T: Banana Leaf Tamales at Tamales Elena in Watts
My recent trip to Mexico was a whirlwind of traditional Mexican food from three different states, mezcal, tequila, and a chance to check in on the ... «LA Magazine, Jul 15»
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Tales of the Cocktail Announces Spirited Awards Winners
... Spring Water, Nicolas Feuillatte, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, Rums of Puerto Rico, Mezcal El Silencio and William Grant & Sons. «BevNET.com, Jul 15»
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Guerrero Unveils New Culinary Program
On that front, Flavors of Guerrero will promote such local items as Mezcal, coconuts, mangos and cacao. The program will also include the ... «TravelPulse, Jul 15»
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Mezcal, margaritas and more: Inside Mike Isabella's new Arlington …
Tequila and mezcal are featured prominently in drinks such as margaritas and agave cocktails, but Beverage Director Taha Ismail also mixes it ... «WTOP, Jul 15»
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Of Carhops and Cafeterias: 'To Live and Dine in LA' Tackles …
This famed Oaxacan establishment is known for its twist on mole sauce and an extensive mezcal bar, and it's nestled in the pulsing heart of ... «Newsweek, Jul 15»

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