1. a Brazilian ballroom dance in duple time that was popular in the early 20th century
Usage: historical
2. a small spiny cucumber-like fruit native to Africa, also called West Indian gherkin
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The maxixe was a popular dance in Brazilian ballrooms during the 1910s.
• Couples performed the maxixe with quick, syncopated steps.
• The maxixe fruit is often pickled and used as a condiment.
• She grew maxixe in her garden alongside other small cucumbers.
• The spiny maxixe requires careful handling when harvesting.