maté

ma·té

noun

Definition of MATÉ

1

: an aromatic beverage used chiefly in South America and especially in Paraguay that has stimulant properties like those of coffee

2

: a South American holly (Ilex paraguayensis) whose leaves and shoots are used in making maté; also : these leaves and shoots

Variants of MATé

ma·té or ma·te \ˈmä-ˌtā\