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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The formula uses blue agave extract to create a tacky surface on the skin, which prevents foundation and other face makeup from sliding, caking or fading. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Premium tequilas are typically produced with 100% blue agave, while some entry-level bottles may include the least amount allowed, blended with molasses, corn syrup, and other sugars. Essence, 24 July 2025 In 1758, José Antonio de Cuervo was granted permission by the King of Spain to land in the town of Tequila, Mexico, to harvest blue agave. Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 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 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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