agave tequilana
Definition
- Noun:
- A specific species of agave plant: "Agave tequilana" is the scientific name for a particular type of agave plant native to Mexico. It is the primary plant used in the production of the alcoholic beverage tequila.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The blue Weber agave, or Agave tequilana, is cultivated extensively in the Jalisco region.
- Tequila is legally required to be made from the fermented juices of the Agave tequilana plant.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical or agricultural contexts: The term is used precisely to distinguish this species from other agaves used for different purposes (e.g., mezcal or sisal).
- The study focused on the growth cycle of Agave tequilana under different climatic conditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Blue agave: A common name for , specifically the 'Weber Azul' cultivar.
- The finest tequilas are made from 100% blue agave.
- Tequila agave: Another common name for this plant species.
Synonyms
- Blue Weber agave
- Tequila plant
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Tequila: The distilled alcoholic beverage made from this plant.
- Mezcal: A broader category of Mexican spirits for which other agave species can be used.
- Piña: The core of the plant, which is harvested and cooked for fermentation.
Noun
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Mexican plant used especially for making tequila
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