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agave

a·ga·ve [ ə gvee, ə gáyvee ] (plural a·ga·ves or a·ga·ve)


noun 
Definition:
 
spiny-leaved plant: a spiny-leaved plant with a single tall flower stalk. Use: fiber, alcoholic drinks, especially tequila. Native to: America.  Genus Agave.

[Late 18th century. Via Latin< Greek Agauē, mother of Pentheus in Greek mythology]
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