(n.) A genus of plants (order Amaryllidaceae) of which the chief species is the maguey or century plant (A. Americana), wrongly called Aloe. It is from ten to seventy years, according to climate, in attaining maturity, when it produces a gigantic flower stem, sometimes forty feet in height, and perishes. The fermented juice is the pulque of the Mexicans; distilled, it yields mescal. A strong thread and a tough paper are made from the leaves, and the wood has many uses.
Example Sentences:
(1) With respect to its primary specificity, as well as its pH-dependence there was a resemblance with chymotrypsin, although the rate of hydrolysis of Agave protease is much lower.
(2) A menu entitled tacos prehispánicos offers a far-reaching conflagration of edible insects, such as sautéed grasshoppers, gusanos de maguey (grubs found in agave plants), and crispy fried black beetles called cocopaches .
(3) The toxin in Kleingrass has been suspected of being a steroidal saponin as Kleingrass produced characteristic birefringent crystals similar to those produced by saponin-containing plants such as Agave lecheguilla and Tribulus terrestris.
(4) The findings of these trials are consistent with reports from abroad that ovine hepatogenous photosensitization, caused by Agave lechuguilla and Narthecium ossifragum, can be induced with crude saponins from the respective plants.
(5) Agave protease could hydrolyze a variety of protein substrates although it did have a restricted specificity.
(6) Forget tequila and mezcal, Mexico’s oldest alcoholic drink is pulque , made from the fermented sap of an agave plant.
(7) Crude extracts of Agave americana contain two utero-active compounds.
(8) A new protease was isolated from an extract of leaves of Agave americana variegata.
(9) 1.3':5'-Cyclic AMP was extensively purified from Kalanchoe daigremontiana and Agave americana by neutral alumina and anion- and cation-exchange column chromatography.
(10) Emphasis in this review is on principles of wide biological applicability, with specific examples being chosen from research on agaves and cacti.
(11) THE COOL KIDS Lux Central Facebook Twitter Pinterest Photograph: Arya Daryani In other cities, Lux Central would be too cool for school; here, it may have all the hipster hallmarks – permanent semi-darkness, tattooed staff, designer brews, aged mescal cocktails dotted with jewels of agave – but it’s impossible to remain chill in the face of its pancake breakfasts (from $9), steak’n’eggs lunches and fabulous in-house bakery.
(12) The larvicidal properties of 34 plant extracts were tested against Aedes fluviatilis (Lutz) (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae, at 100, 10 and 1 ppm concentrations; 26.6% of the extracts enhanced larval mortality (alpha = 0.05) at 100 ppm (Anacardium occidentale, Agave americana, Allium sativum, Coriandrum sativum, Nerium oleander, Spatodea campanulata, Tibouchina scrobiculata and Vernonia salzmanni).
(13) The lush estate occupies a 200-acre desert oasis landscaped with cactus gardens, agaves and aloes to evoke an impressionist painting.
(14) Lesions of Panicum coloratum-associated disease are similar to those associated with photosensitization induced by Tribulus terrestris, Agave lecheguilla, and Nolina texana.
(15) I opt for the buttery Brazilian Agua Preta latte with a shot of agave syrup.
(16) Two new steroidal glycosides, agaveside A and B, isolated from the fruits of Agave cantala were characterized as 3 beta-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1----2),beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1----3), beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1----3)-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1----3)-beta-D- galactopyranosyl-(1----2)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl]-(25R)-5 alpha-spirostane and 3 beta-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1----2), beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1----3)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1----3)- [beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1----2)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl]-(25R)-5 alpha-spirostane.
(17) Rosie Reynolds, The Cook Team Serves 4 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, sliced 4cm piece ginger, peeled and shredded 3 courgettes, chopped 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp cider vinegar For the noodles 250g medium rice noodles 4 tbsp tahini 2 tbsp agave syrup 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 4 spring onions, shredded 1 Cook the rice noodles according to packet instructions until just tender.
(18) A new steroidal glycoside, agaveside D, isolated from the fruits of Agave cantala was characterized as 3 beta-(alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1----2),beta-D-glycopyranosyl- (1----3)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl[beta-D-xylopyransoyl-(1----4)-alpha -L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1----2)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)-25R-5 alpha-spirostane on the basis of chemical degradation and spectrometry.
(19) Tolerances to low and high temperatures, such as the ability of agaves and cacti to tolerate extremely high tissue temperatures of 70 degrees C, are discussed from both cellular and ecological perspectives.
(20) 2 Combine the tahini with the agave syrup and soy sauce.
Tequila
Definition:
(n.) An intoxicating liquor made from the maguey in the district of Tequila, Mexico.
Example Sentences:
(1) She joined us for tequilas at her restaurant in Matamoros; by the time the coffees had arrived, she had gone over to Brownsville to get changed, drop her kids off with her parents, and returned.
(2) Any tariff we can levy they can levy.” Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) Simply put, any policy proposal which drives up costs of Corona, tequila, or margaritas is a big-time bad idea.
(3) Celebrities from George Clooney to Justin Timberlake have launched upmarket tequila brands.
(4) 189 St John's Hill, SW11, 020 7978 7115 thefishclub.com Wahaca Last year's winner continues to impress with its tacos and tequila - and everything in between.
(5) Nevertheless, none of the organisms were completely eliminated as a result of freezing for 24 hours followed by melting in any of the test drinks, even when the drink was 86-proof tequila.
(6) As burly security men hung back and the promoters sat silently by, Chisora marched on Haye, who gritted his teeth, held on to what those close to him say was a bottle of Desperados, a pale German lager tinged with tequila, and threw an inspired right hand that cracked into the side of Chisora's jaw.
(7) For a bit of a performance, order a Trailblazer (tequila, vanilla, orange and chocolate) and watch award-winning Aussie bartender Nick literally play with fire.
(8) Some of them are from former MTV reality star and burgeoning space angel devil warrior symbologist Tila Tequila and some are from former Alaska governor Sarah Palin .
(9) The food's good, and on a cold morning-after-the-night-before you can easily justify popping in to sup an ocho coco – a mix of tequila, coconut liqueur, passionfruit, coriander, ginger and lime to help the hangover.
(10) Some investors may have concerns about the delayed profitability of the asset-swap deal, said Carroll, adding, “good brands don’t come cheap and arguably [and] the longer term potential of Don Julio looks very positive.” Ivan Menezes, Diageo’s chief executive, said: “We have secured our position in the growing super and ultra-premium segments of the tequila category and further strengthened our global footprint by expanding our leading position in Mexico where the growth of spirits has great potential.
(11) There are other can't-miss-cocktails, with mezcal, whiskey, and rum bases, if tequila is not your poison.
(12) Parrillada (mixed grill) and pollo asado (roast chicken) are matched with an extensive drinks menu focused on rum and tequila.
(13) Bushmills has also been outsold by tequila: it earned Diageo £57m last year, while Don Julio was worth £105m.
(14) In a wide-ranging interview published today, the 63-year-old veteran of tequila breakfasts and drug marathons described how he once sampled his father's ashes mixed with cocaine.
(15) Forget tequila and mezcal, Mexico’s oldest alcoholic drink is pulque , made from the fermented sap of an agave plant.
(16) The party hordes who filled Cancún’s bars and beaches for spring break last month were apparently mixing tequila with Donald Trump Kool-Aid and insulting their hosts.
(17) You can, of course, substitute the soda water with a smaller amount of tequila.
(18) And we'll live on ice cream and blueberry truffles and pancakes dripping with molasses, washed down with tequila slammers and absinthe.
(19) This alcohol-stuffed shrine to his career also contains skull-shaped bottles of tequila, which he calls “Nick Davies” after the Guardian reporter who exposed the phone-hacking scandal.
(20) The new generation of young adults may be less interested in drinking than their parents, but adolescence and alcohol go together like tequila and dry heaving, so it's hard to believe that suddenly we all just "know better".