Agave: meaning, definitions and examples

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agave

 

[ ษ™หˆษกษ‘หveษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

succulent plant

Agave is a type of succulent plant belonging to the asparagus family, native to hot and arid regions of the Americas. It is characterized by its thick, pointed leaves that form a rosette shape.

Examples of usage

  • Agave is commonly used in landscaping for its striking appearance.
  • The agave plant is known for its ability to thrive in dry climates.
Context #2 | Noun

sweetener

Agave is also a natural sweetener derived from the sap of the agave plant. It is often used as a healthier alternative to sugar due to its lower glycemic index.

Examples of usage

  • Many people use agave as a substitute for sugar in baking.
  • Agave syrup is a popular choice for sweetening beverages.

Translations

Translations of the word "agave" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค—เคพเคตเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Agave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ agave

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะณะฐะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ agawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ฌใƒ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agave

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agave

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท agav

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๊ฐ€๋ฒ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุบุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ agรกve

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ agรกva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้พ™่ˆŒๅ…ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ agava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ agave

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะณะฐะฒะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aqava

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agave

Etymology

The word 'agave' comes from the Greek word 'agavos,' meaning noble or admirable. The agave plant has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples in the Americas for various purposes, including food, fiber, and medicine. The plant's sap, known as aguamiel, has been traditionally fermented to produce alcoholic beverages such as pulque and mezcal.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,342 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.