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a wife, husband, or partner
a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
each of the pair of the animals or birds that are breeding
a fellow member of a team
an exact duplicate
South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate
used to refer to a friend, especially of the same gender
South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea
one of a pair
place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game
(of animals) to have sex for breeding or reproduction
bring two objects, ideas, or people together
a traditional South American beverage made from steeping dried leaves of the yerba maté plant in hot water
What is "maté"?
Maté is a traditional South American drink that is made from the dried leaves of the yerba maté plant. It is a popular beverage in countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, and is often consumed in a social setting with friends and family. Maté is prepared by steeping the dried leaves in hot water, often in a special gourd called a maté, and drinking it through a metal straw called a bombilla. Maté has a strong and bitter flavor, with a grassy and herbal taste that is often compared to green tea. It is also high in caffeine and other stimulants, which can provide a jolt of energy and mental alertness. Maté is often enjoyed as a morning or afternoon pick-me-up, and is a beloved and iconic part of South American culture. It is also sometimes used as a flavoring agent in other beverages and foods.
