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Agave meaning

Any plant in the large, variable genus Agave of succulent plants, commonly armed with formidable prickles, flowering at maturity after several years, and generally dying thereafter; large species, such as the maguey or century plant, (Agave americana), produce gigantic inflorescences. Several are of economic importance as sources of fibre such as sisal, and alcoholic beverages such as tequila.

Synonyms of Agave

century plant american aloe desert plant xerophyte xerophytic plant xerophile xerophilous plant

Using Agave

  • The main meaning on this page is: Any plant in the large, variable genus Agave of succulent plants, commonly armed with formidable prickles, flowering at maturity after several years, and generally dying thereafter; large species, such as the maguey or century plant, (Agave americana), produce gigantic inflorescences. Several are of economic importance as sources of fibre such as sisal, and alcoholic beverages such as tequila.
  • Useful related words include: century plant, american aloe, desert plant, xerophyte.
  • In the example corpus, agave often appears in combinations such as: the agave, agave plant, blue agave.

Context around Agave

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 28.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 5 start, 10 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

100 3× espadin 2× blue 2× cream 1× crunchy 1× distilled 1× remains 1× little 1× weber 1× spiky 1×

Often after:

angustifolia 2× forward 2× spirits 2× depression 1× grown 1× dessert 1× leaf 1× tequila 1× dry 1× nectar 1×

Sentence patterns with Agave

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

100 blue agave no sugars 1× 51 blue agave 1× a little agave nectar for 1× as 100 agave 1× at the agave caliente terraza 1× blue weber agave and be 1× cacti spiky agave and shrubby 1× cocktails an agave spirits list 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a mexican inspired 1× almost every bartender 1× archaeological research indicates 1× at their newest 1× bandera of mexican 1× but despite the 1×

Common sentence endings:

51 blue agave 1× agave dry farming 1× and hombres men 1× and more complex 1× and yoghurt popcorn 1× as 100 agave 1×

Words around Agave

Just before it in the word index:

agau 2 agatu 15 agatsuma 2 agatized 2 agati 3 agathon 8

Just after it in the word index:

agaves 4 agawa 5 agawam 15 agayeva 2 agazarm 3 agb 10

Similar in corpus frequency:

abdi 82 absa 82 absconding 82 agar 82 aliyah 82 amerindian 82

Corpus analysis for Agave

  • In this selection, "agave" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 28.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, 100, espadin, blue, angustifolia, forward and spirits stand out and add context to how "agave" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 100 blue agave no sugars and 51 blue agave. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "agave" sits close to words such as abdi, absa and absconding, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with agave

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Archaeological research indicates the Hohokam increased agricultural potential by building terraces for agave dry farming. (15 words)

What started as a curiosity into the category snowballed into a full-on exploration of agave. (16 words)

Steps away from the springs, the desert reasserted itself: hedgehog cacti, spiky agave and shrubby Mormon tea. (17 words)

Longer example sentences

Yes, Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul came together to create a unique blend of the finest Espadin agave, hand-selected from the hillsides of a small village in Oaxaca, with the name coming from the Spanish dos (two) and hombres (men). (44 words)

Bandera of Mexican Tequila If the bottle of tequila does not state on the label that it is manufactured from 100% blue agave (no sugars added), then, by default, that tequila is a mixto (manufactured from 51% blue agave). (39 words)

Production of tequila and agave in 2008: Dark green for tequila and light green for agave In 2003, Mexico issued a proposal that would require all Mexican-made tequila be bottled in Mexico before being exported to other countries. (39 words)

Example sentences (20)

Threats to quality TMA (tristeza y muerte de agave — "agave depression and death") is a blight that has reduced the production of the agave grown to produce tequila.

Picture of a field of espadin agave (Agave angustifolia) taken at the mezcal factory Tres Colibries (Three Hummingbirds) in Villa Sola de Vega, Oaxaca State, Mexico, on July 26, 2022.

With El Gato, the Boxset Collective crew are tapping into their spirits-loving side to create an agave-forward (but not exclusively so) drinks program, featuring cocktails, an agave spirits list and ice cold cervezas.

Last season they brought cooking to the table, Nitrogen ice cream, agave dessert; crunchy agave leaf with tequila ice cream and coffee caviar and yoghurt popcorn.

Bandera of Mexican Tequila If the bottle of tequila does not state on the label that it is manufactured from 100% blue agave (no sugars added), then, by default, that tequila is a mixto (manufactured from 51% blue agave).

However, the Tequila Regulatory Council has stated only tequilas distilled with 100% agave can be designated as "100% agave".

Production of tequila and agave in 2008: Dark green for tequila and light green for agave In 2003, Mexico issued a proposal that would require all Mexican-made tequila be bottled in Mexico before being exported to other countries.

With 100% agave tequila, blanco or plata is harsher with the bold flavors of the distilled agave up front, while reposado and añejo are smoother, subtler, and more complex.

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Almost every bartender called out espadín (Agave angustifolia) as a solid option because it is the most widely available, consistent and affordable.

A Mexican-inspired cocktail bar emphasising Mezcal and Tequila-based serves, it’s got one of the largest and best collections of agave spirits in South-West England.

Archaeological research indicates the Hohokam increased agricultural potential by building terraces for agave dry farming.

At their newest, the focus is on agave- and rum-based offerings, with a selection of Mexico City-ubiquitous whiskeys as well.

But despite the blend, this option remains “agave-forward in its flavor,” according to Alba Huerta, owner of Julep in Houston.

Each is spiked with a little agave nectar for sweetness, a 30 milligram “microdose” of caffeine, and according to the can, 100 percent of your daily recommended amount of vitamins B6 and B12.

Much like how champagne hails from a region of France, anything called tequila must contain at least 51% blue Weber agave and be distilled in Jalisco or a handful of other Mexican states.

Steps away from the springs, the desert reasserted itself: hedgehog cacti, spiky agave and shrubby Mormon tea.

The Halloween party returns at the Agave Caliente Terraza with live music from the LA Allstars on Saturday, Oct. 28. In addition, the casino will host a costume contest where winners can receive up to $1,000.

To make it, substitute 2 ounces white rum for the rye, increase the sweet vermouth to 1 ounce and replace the cherry with ¼ ounce agave or simple syrup.

What started as a curiosity into the category snowballed into a full-on exploration of agave.

Yes, Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul came together to create a unique blend of the finest Espadin agave, hand-selected from the hillsides of a small village in Oaxaca, with the name coming from the Spanish dos (two) and hombres (men).

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Common combinations with agave

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "agave" in a sentence?
An example: "Threats to quality TMA (tristeza y muerte de agave — "agave depression and death") is a blight that has reduced the production of the agave grown to produce tequila." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "agave" from authentic English texts.
What does "agave" mean?
Agave means: Any plant in the large, variable genus Agave of succulent plants, commonly armed with formidable prickles, flowering at maturity after several years, and generally dying thereafter; large species, such as the maguey or century plant, (Agave americana), produce gigantic inflorescences. Several are of economic importance as sources of fibre such as sisal, and alcoholic beverages such as tequila.
What are synonyms of "agave"?
Common synonyms of "agave" include: century plant, american aloe, desert plant, xerophyte, xerophytic plant, xerophile, xerophilous plant.
How many example sentences with "agave" are there?
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