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From Ancient Greek Ἀγαυή (Agauē), “‘Agave’”) from ἀγαυός (“‘noble, illustrious’”).

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• Rhymes: -eɪvi

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1. A genus of plants of which the chief species is the maguey or century plant. Attaining maturity, it produces a gigantic flower stem.

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• aloe
• magueyes:agave

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