pulque

/'pulki/

Thân thiện

A vendor serves pulque from a large clay jug at a market stall.

Definition

Noun: A traditional Mexican alcoholic beverage produced by fermenting the fresh sap (aguamiel) of certain species of agave plants, most notably the maguey (Agave americana). It is milky, slightly viscous, and has a sour, yeasty taste.

Usage

• General Use: The term is used specifically for this traditional fermented drink, which is culturally significant in Mexico and predates the arrival of Europeans.
  • After visiting the agave fields, we tried the local pulque.
  • The production of pulque is an ancient practice.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Cultural Context: Often discussed in the context of Mexican history, indigenous cultures, and traditional fermentation processes.
  • In pre-Columbian times, pulque was considered a sacred drink.

Variants and Related Words

• Pulquería (n): A bar or tavern in Mexico that specializes in serving pulque.
  • We went to a traditional pulquería in Mexico City.

Synonyms

• Fermented agave sap: A descriptive synonym.
• Agave wine: A less precise, but sometimes used, term.

Different Meanings

The word "pulque" has no other distinct meanings in English; it refers exclusively to this specific beverage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. fermented Mexican drink from juice of various agave plants especially the maguey