Synonyms for maguey
ˈmæg weɪ, məˈgeɪmaguey

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1. maguey, Agave atrovirensnoun

   Mexican plant used especially for making pulque which is the source of the colorless Mexican liquor, mescal

   Synonyms:
   cantala

2. maguey, cantala, Agave cantalanoun

   Philippine plant yielding a hard fibre used in making coarse twine

   Synonyms:
   manila maguey, cantala

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1. De Santiago:

   I stopped sowing (corn) because the weather is changing, now I plant maguey because it needs less water.