mai tai en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmaɪ ˈtaɪ/
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Etymology
Borrowed from Tahitian maitaʻi (“good”), supposedly exclaimed by the first person to taste the drink. The spelling with a space may be influenced by folk-etymological association with the unrelated word Thai /Tai.
Meanings
- A cocktail typically containing rum, curacao, and lime.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mai Tai | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mai tais | Number=Plur | lexicographic |