a·ga·ve ( ə-gä v ē, ə-g ā-)
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n. Any of numerous plants of the genus Agave, native to hot, dry regions of the Americas and having basal rosettes of tough, usually spiny-margined leaves. Agaves are grown for ornament, fiber, and food. Also called century plant.
[New Latin Agavē, genus name, from Greek agauē, feminine of agauos, noble.] (click for a larger image) agavebutterfly agave Agave potatorum |