What is the meaning of Maté?

An evergreen tree, Ilex paraguariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves.

A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant.

A cup of this drink.

The container used to prepare this drink, traditionally a small calabash.

first-person singular indefinite preterite indicative of matar

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maté

past participle of mater

first-person singular preterite indicative of matar

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