What does AMATE mean?

Amate

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of paper made from the bark of fig trees in Mexico and Central America.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈæməteɪ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈaməteɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "amate" comes from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs in Mexico. Amate paper has been produced in Mexico for over 2000 years and was used for writing and painting. Today, amate paper is still made in Mexico and Central America and is used for artwork, crafts, and bookbinding.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Ament, Tammy, Matey

Example Sentences:

• She used amate paper for her painting of the Mexican landscape.
• The book was bound in amate paper, giving it a unique texture.