ˈpül(ˌ)kā, -_kē, ˈpu̇lkē noun
( -s )
Etymology: Mexican Spanish, probably from an obsolete Nahuatl word derived from poliuhqui, puliuhqui decomposed, spoiled; from the fact that it spoils 24 to 36 hours after its preparation
: fermented drink that is made in Mexico from the juice of various magueys (especially Agave atrovirens ) and is the source of mescal