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/Sounds like "AH" (as in "art") + "gwah" (as in "Guam") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "hah" (as in "hard") + "MYE" (as in "my") + "kah" (as in "car")/

Meaning

A refreshing deep-red Mexican drink made from boiled hibiscus flowers with sugar. Perfect for beating the heat and pairing with any Mexican food thanks to its tart-sweet flavor.

Examples

A glass of ice-cold agua de jamaica, please.

Homemade jamaica is a thousand times better than the packet kind.

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Regional synonyms

A person from Veracruz, Mexico. Jarochos are famous for their contagious joy, their musical talent with son jarocho, and their warm coastal personality that makes everyone feel welcome.