tequila
UK: təˈkiːlə | US: təˈkiːlə
n. A distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant, primarily produced in the region of Tequila, Mexico.
The word "tequila" derives directly from the name of the town Tequila in the Mexican state of Jalisco, where the drink was first produced. The town's name itself comes from the Nahuatl (Aztec language) term Tequillan, meaning "place of tribute" or "place of work," likely referring to the region's historical role in agave cultivation and labor. Unlike many English words, "tequila" is a loanword from Spanish (via Nahuatl) and retains its monomorphic structure without separable morphemes in English.
She ordered a margarita made with premium tequila.
Tequila is often enjoyed neat or in cocktails like the Paloma.
The bartender explained the difference between blanco and añejo tequila.
Many tourists visit Jalisco to tour tequila distilleries.
He prefers tequila with a slice of orange and cinnamon.