Synonyms for agave
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Related words
- Phrases
- agave worm blue agave tequila agave
Forms
- Plural
- agaves → magueys…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| agave | rising | |
| maguey | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- maguey