Pulque

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊlkeɪ/

Definitions of pulque

noun a traditional Mexican alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the agave plant

Example Sentences

A1 Pulque is a traditional Mexican alcoholic beverage.

A2 In Mexico, pulque is often flavored with fruit juices or herbs.

B1 Some people consider pulque to be an acquired taste due to its unique flavor.

B2 Pulque has been consumed in Mexico for centuries and has cultural significance.

C1 The production of pulque involves fermenting the sap of the agave plant.

C2 Pulque was historically used in religious ceremonies by the Aztecs.

Examples of pulque in a Sentence

formal Pulque is a traditional Mexican alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the agave plant.

informal Let's go grab some pulque at the local cantina.

slang I'm craving a cold glass of pulque right now.

figurative The pulque of creativity flowed freely from the artist's mind.

Grammatical Forms of pulque

• past tense: pulqued
• plural: pulques
• comparative: more pulque
• superlative: most pulque
• present tense: pulques
• future tense: will pulque
• perfect tense: have pulqued
• continuous tense: is pulquing
• singular: pulque
• positive degree: pulque
• infinitive: to pulque
• gerund: pulquing
• participle: pulqued

Origin and Evolution of pulque

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Nahuatl

Story behind the word: The word 'pulque' originates from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs in ancient Mesoamerica.

Evolution of the word: Originally used by the Aztecs to refer to a traditional fermented drink made from the sap of the agave plant, the word 'pulque' has since become more widely known and used to describe this specific beverage in Mexican culture.