maté
mate (herbal drink)
noun ma-TEH Rare
Origin: From Spanish/Quechua 'mate', from Quechua 'mati' (gourd).
Usage Note
Maté (also spelled mate) is the South American caffeinated herbal infusion made from Ilex paraguariensis leaves, traditionally drunk from a gourd through a metal straw called a bombilla. It has grown popular in France as an energy drink alternative. French usage tends to keep the accent: maté.
Examples
"Il boit du maté tous les matins."
Natural Translation
He drinks mate every morning.
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