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agave

[ uh-gah-vee, uh-gey- ]

noun

  1. any of numerous American plants belonging to the genus Agave, of the agave family, species of which are cultivated for economic or ornamental purposes: A. arizonica, of central Arizona, is an endangered species.


agave

/ ˈæɡeɪv; əˈɡeɪvɪ /

noun

  1. any plant of the genus Agave , native to tropical America, with tall flower stalks rising from a massive, often armed, rosette of thick fleshy leaves: family Agavaceae. Some species are the source of fibres such as sisal or of alcoholic beverages such as pulque and tequila See also century plant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of agave1

< New Latin (Linnaeus) < Greek agauḗ, feminine of agauós noble, brilliant
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Word History and Origins

Origin of agave1

C18: New Latin, from Greek agauē , feminine of agauos illustrious, probably alluding to the height of the plant
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Example Sentences

Add the tequila, lime juice, Cointreau and agave syrup, if using, and stir to chill and combine.

Transfer the shrimp to a large 5 qt serving bowl and top with the warm citrus agave syrup.

The Oaxacan Old Fashioned is inspired by the classic cocktail, but Diaz uses mezcal and agave.

Then Saldaña, a chemist who holds his doctorate in the biochemistry of agave, ages his spirit for two years in bourbon barrels.

Handcrafted in Mexico with palm fibers, the 20-by-12-by-10-inch baskets come in two colors, agave and piedra, and have handles that make them easy to move from room to room.

The agave juice is then extracted using a round stone wheel called a tahona before being distilled twice.

Afterwards, they are finished, and more agave must be planted.

Agave plants take up to 10 years to mature before being harvested.

Tequila, the Mexican spirit made from the agave plant, can be found in bars around the world.

Just before serving, add some more lemon juice, salt, pepper, and agave to balance.

The whole is covered with branches, straw, and roots of the Agave tree.

There are a number of dwarf-growing species of Agave that are not so common, although they may be grown with ease.

They were seen to store acorns in the dead stalks of the maguey (Agave Americana).

The traveller in Mexico to-day sees growing all along the sides of the railway huge stiff bunches of the Agave Americana.

Mezcal is the baked root of the maguey (agave Americana) and of another somewhat similar plant.Gregg.

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