maguey

[US]/mæɡeɪ/
[UK]/mæɡeɪ/
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Translation

n.a type of agave plant used for its fibers; the fiber obtained from the maguey plant
Word Forms
Pluralmagueys

Phrases & Collocations

maguey plant

magueyplante

maguey fiber

magueyfibre

maguey sap

magueysaft

maguey worm

magueyorm

maguey mezcal

maguey mezcal

maguey cultivation

magueydyrkning

maguey tequila

maguey tequila

maguey leaves

magueyblade

maguey roots

magueyrod

maguey juice

magueysaft

Example Sentences

maguey is often used to make traditional mexican drinks.

Maguey bruges ofte til at lave traditionelle mexicanske drikkevarer.

the fibers of maguey are used for making ropes.

Magueyfibrene bruges til at lave reb.

in some regions, maguey is cultivated for its sap.

I nogle regioner dyrkes maguey for dens saft.

maguey plants can thrive in arid environments.

Magueyplanter kan trives i tørre miljøer.

many artisans use maguey to create handicrafts.

Mange håndværkere bruger maguey til at skabe kunsthåndværk.

the taste of mezcal is often influenced by the type of maguey used.

Smagen af mezcal påvirkes ofte af den type maguey, der bruges.

maguey leaves are sometimes used in traditional cooking.

Magueylev bliver nogle gange brugt i traditionel madlavning.

harvesting maguey requires specific skills and knowledge.

Høst af maguey kræver specifikke færdigheder og viden.

in ancient times, maguey was considered a sacred plant.

I oldtiden blev maguey betragtet som en hellig plante.

people in mexico celebrate the maguey harvest with festivals.

Folk i Mexico fejrer magueyhøsten med festivaler.

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