aga
or a·gha
[ ah-guh ]
/ ˈɑ gə /
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noun (in Turkey and other Muslim countries)
a title of honor, usually implying respect for age.
a general.
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Origin of aga
First recorded in 1590–1600, aga is from the Turkish word ağa lord
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British Dictionary definitions for aga (1 of 2)
aga
agha
/ (ˈɑːɡə) /
noun (in the Ottoman Empire)
a title of respect, often used with the title of a senior position
a military commander
Word Origin for aga
C17: Turkish, literally: lord
British Dictionary definitions for aga (2 of 2)
Aga
/ (ˈɑːɡə) /
noun
trademark British a cooking range and heating system powered by solid fuel, electricity, or gas
Word Origin for Aga
C20: from (Svenskaa) A (ktiebolaget) Ga (sackumulator), the original Swedish manufacturer
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Medical definitions for aga
AGA
abbr.
appropriate for gestational age
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