1. a Turkish or Ottoman military commander or official of high rank
Usage: historical; also spelled agha
2. a type of heat-storage stove or cooker used in British kitchens
Usage: British; trademark (Aga)

Examples

• The aga commanded the garrison with strict discipline.
• In Ottoman times, an aga held considerable power in provincial administration.
• The kitchen was equipped with a traditional Aga that provided both heat and cooking capability.
• She preferred her Aga to a conventional electric stove.
• The aga's authority extended over military and civil matters in the region.