Definitions for Agave

Agave a·ga·ve

Spelling: [uh-gah-vee, uh-gey-]
IPA: /əˈgɑ vi, əˈgeɪ-/

Agave is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 36 anagrams from letters in Agave (aaegv).

Definitions for Agave

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.

Origin of Agave

New Latin (Linnaeus) Greek agauḗ, feminine of agauós noble, brilliant

Examples for Agave

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

Of all these properties of the agave the Toltecs were cognizant.

Maguey-sugar is derived from the sap of the maguey-plant (agave Americana).

The agave has served them for many other purposes, from the earliest times.

Another choice is agave nectar, made from a type of cactus that grows in Mexico (yes, tequila fans, that cactus).

I behold the maguey of culture (agave Americana), in all its giant proportions.

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 maguey—the agave americana—was an invaluable ally of life and civilisation.

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

Word Value for Agave
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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