1. any of various agave plants, especially those used to make alcoholic beverages or fiber

Examples

• The maguey plant is native to Mexico and Central America.
• Pulque is made from the fermented sap of the maguey.
• Farmers harvest maguey to produce tequila and mezcal.
• The maguey’s thick leaves can be used to make rope and textiles.
• Traditional Mexican communities have cultivated maguey for centuries.
• The blue maguey is particularly prized for tequila production.