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aguamiel

|a-gua-miel|

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/ˌɑːɡwəˈmjɛl/

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/ˌæɡwəˈmjɛl/

sweet agave sap

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aguamiel' originates from Spanish, specifically the words 'agua' meaning 'water' and 'miel' meaning 'honey'.

Historical Evolution

'aguamiel' was borrowed directly from Spanish into English, retaining its original form and meaning.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'honey water', but over time it evolved to specifically refer to the sap of the agave plant.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the sweet sap extracted from the agave plant, used in the production of pulque.

The locals collected aguamiel to ferment into pulque.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/04 17:36