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mescal

DEFINITIONS OF: mescal

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n a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons

Synonyms:
Lophophora williamsii, mezcal, peyote
Type of:
cactus
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines

n a colorless Mexican liquor distilled from fermented juices of certain desert plants of the genus Agavaceae (especially the century plant)

Type of:
John Barleycorn, booze, hard drink, hard liquor, liquor, spirits, strong drink
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
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