noun
Uncommon
Aga
AH-guh
Aga (noun) means a large, heavy cast-iron cooking range that stays permanently hot, popular in British kitchens. Example: “The farmhouse kitchen was warmed by an old Aga.”
noun
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A large, heavy cast-iron cooking range that stays permanently hot, popular in British kitchens.
"The farmhouse kitchen was warmed by an old Aga."
"She baked bread every morning in the Aga."
How to use Aga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brand of traditional, always-on cast-iron kitchen stove, especially common in the UK.
When to use it
Originally a trademark (from the Swedish company that invented it), now often used generically.
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Etymology
Various origins: * Borrowed from Norwegian Aga, a habitational surname of uncertain derivation. * Borrowed from Turkish Ağa, an occupational surname from ağa (“lord; chief, boss”). * Borrowed from Amharic አጋ (ʾäga).
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What does “Aga” mean?
The word “Aga” means a large, heavy cast-iron cooking range that stays permanently hot, popular in British kitchens. In plain terms, a brand of traditional, always-on cast-iron kitchen stove, especially common in the UK.
How do you pronounce “Aga”?
“Aga” is pronounced AH-guh (/ˈɑː.ɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aga” in a sentence?
Here is “Aga” used in a sentence: “The farmhouse kitchen was warmed by an old Aga.”
What part of speech is “Aga”?
“Aga” is a noun.
Is “Aga” a common word?
“Aga” is an uncommon word in modern English.
