10 October 2018

agave

[uh-gah-vee, uh-gey-]

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

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

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Examples from the Web for agave

Contemporary Examples

The agave juice is then extracted using a round stone wheel called a tahona before being distilled twice.
Grab A Shot Glass: Craft Tequila Needs Your Help
Kayleigh Kulp
September 7, 2014

agave plants take up to 10 years to mature before being harvested.
Grab A Shot Glass: Craft Tequila Needs Your Help
Kayleigh Kulp
September 7, 2014

Tequila, the Mexican spirit made from the agave plant, can be found in bars around the world.
Business Longreads for the Week of October 19, 2013
William O’Connor
October 21, 2013

Just before serving, add some more lemon juice, salt, pepper, and agave to balance.
Three Quinoa Recipes for Your Weekend Parties
Jane Coxwell
May 26, 2013

Another choice is agave nectar, made from a type of cactus that grows in Mexico (yes, tequila fans, that cactus).
How to Watch Out for Hidden Sugar and Replace With Leaner Substitutes
Diana Le Dean
February 23, 2013

Historical Examples

The maguey—the agave americana—was an invaluable ally of life and civilisation.
Mexico
Charles Reginald Enock

Maguey-sugar is derived from the sap of the maguey-plant (agave Americana).
Commercial Geography
Jacques W. Redway

I behold the maguey of culture (agave Americana), in all its giant proportions.
The Rifle Rangers
Captain Mayne Reid

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

Of all these properties of the agave the Toltecs were cognizant.
Mexico
Susan Hale

Today’s quote

I want to make people cry even when they don’t understand my words.

– Edith Piaf

On this day

10 October – World Day Against the Death Penalty.

10 October 1963 – death of Roy Cazaly, Australian Rules football legend, known for his high marks and ruck-work. Immortalised in the song, ‘Up there Cazaly‘, by The Two Man Band (Mike Brady & Peter Sullivan). Born 13 January 1893.

10 October 1963 – death of Édith Piaf, French singer. Born Édith Giovanna Gassion, born 19 December 1915.

10 October 1965 – the ‘Vinland Map’, is presented by Yale University, which claims it was the first known map of America, drawn in 1440 and based on Norseman Leif Eriksson’s discovery of the Americas 500 years before Columbus.