blue agave

noun

: a Mexican agave (Agave tequilana) that has bluish- to greenish-gray swordlike leaves with spiny margins and is typically cultivated for the production of tequila and sometimes grown as an ornamental

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Powered by antioxidant-rich guava to defend against UV damage and blue agave to drench strands in hydration, this double-duty treatment helps reduce frizz, prevent split ends, and add shine in just one step. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 June 2025 The formulation blends hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and blue agave extract to keep the skin hydrated and radiant but never oily. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 8 May 2025 Groups like the Additive Free Alliance (AFA) aim to band together tequila brands and retailers that support tequilas that are only made with three ingredients: 100% weber blue agave, water and yeast. John Kell, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 The standout ingredient is blue agave extract, which is known for its superior ability to grip to the skin, making this a top-performing primer. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blue agave

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First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blue agave was in 1950

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“Blue agave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20agave. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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