noun
- Plural of aga; a Turkish or Ottoman military commander or official of high rank.
- Plural of aga; a type of heat-storage stove or cooker, typically fueled by gas or electricity.
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to a specific title
Usage: British English; trademark (Aga)
Examples
- The Ottoman agas governed their provinces with considerable authority.
- Several agas were appointed to oversee the military campaigns.
- The kitchen featured two large agas that provided consistent heat for cooking.
- Aga stoves, or agas, are known for their durability and even heat distribution.
- The historical records mention various agas who served the sultan.