agave
|a-ga-ve|
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🇺🇸
/əˈɡɑːvi/
🇬🇧
/əˈɡeɪvi/
succulent plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agave' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agauos,' meaning 'noble' or 'illustrious.'
Historical Evolution
'agauos' transformed into the Latin word 'agave,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agave.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'noble' or 'illustrious,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a genus of succulent plants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of succulent plants native to the hot and arid regions of the Americas, known for their rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves.
The agave plant is often used to produce tequila.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41