Agave: meaning, definitions and examples
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agave
[ ษหษกษหveษช ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น agave
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคพเคตเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Agave
๐ฎ๐ฉ agave
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะณะฐะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ agawa
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใฌใ
๐ซ๐ท agave
๐ช๐ธ agave
๐น๐ท agav
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฐ๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุบุงู
๐จ๐ฟ agรกve
๐ธ๐ฐ agรกva
๐จ๐ณ ้พ่ๅ ฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ agava
๐ฎ๐ธ agave
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะณะฐะฒะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aqava
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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