What is another word for agave?

Pronunciation: [ˈaɡe͡ɪv] (IPA)

Agave, a succulent plant that is mostly found in hot and dry regions, has several synonyms. Some of the most commonly used words that can be used interchangeably with agave include century plant, sisal, and maguey. The century plant signifies longevity, as it only blooms after several years. Sisal, on the other hand, is used to describe a type of fiber derived from agave leaves, while maguey refers to the plant's historical significance to the indigenous peoples of Mexico. Other synonyms for agave include pulque, a fermented drink made from the plant's sap, and mezcal, a type of liquor produced from roasted agave hearts.

Synonyms for Agave:

What are the hypernyms for Agave?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Agave?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for agave (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Agave?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Agave

There was nothing for the animals to eat except the succulent, but thorny, leaves of the Cactus opuntia, or the more fibrous blades of the wild agave.
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First, Chelem, apparently identical with agave angustifolia; this ranks first.
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When the head of Crassus was brought to the door, the tables were just taken away, and one Jason, a tragic actor, of the town of Tralles, was singing the scene in the Bacchae of Euripides concerning agave.
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