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.
Origin of agave
<New Latin (Linnaeus) <Greek agauḗ, feminine of agauós noble, brilliant
The agave juice is then extracted using a round stone wheel called a tahona before being distilled twice.
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Agave plants take up to 10 years to mature before being harvested.
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Tequila, the Mexican spirit made from the agave plant, can be found in bars around the world.
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Just before serving, add some more lemon juice, salt, pepper, and agave to balance.
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Another choice is agave nectar, made from a type of cactus that grows in Mexico (yes, tequila fans, that cactus).
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Of all these properties of the agave the Toltecs were cognizant.
Mexico|Susan Hale
The Indians, in the ancient cities of Mexico, satisfied their need for pins by using the thorn of the agave.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge|Various
Close to where I had seated myself grew a large plant of the Mexican aloe (agave Americana).
The War Trail|Mayne Reid
Many plants have spines or thorns, and succulent plants like agave, aloe and prickly pear are common.
Modern Geography|Marion I. Newbigin
Broken with grief, Agave passes out slowly to her banishment.
Authors of Greece|T. W. Lumb
British Dictionary definitions for agave
agave
/ (əˈɡeɪvɪ, ˈæɡeɪv) /
noun
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 tequilaSee also century plant
Word Origin for agave
C18: New Latin, from Greek agauē, feminine of agauos illustrious, probably alluding to the height of the plant