agave
əˈɡɑːveɪ, əˈɡeɪv
Definitions
1. noun
a plant of the agave family, native to the Americas, with thick, fleshy leaves and a tall stem, especially the blue agave (Agave tequilana) which is the source of tequila.
“The agave plant is widely cultivated in Mexico and used to make tequila.”