1. plural of maguey; agave plants native to Mexico and Central America, especially those used to produce fiber or alcoholic beverages

Examples

• The farmers cultivated magueys on the hillsides for centuries.
• Traditional pulque is made from the fermented sap of magueys.
• The blue magueys are particularly prized for tequila production.
• Indigenous peoples used magueys for food, fiber, and shelter materials.
• The landscape was dotted with rows of mature magueys.
• Harvesting magueys requires skill and proper timing.